At the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Andong in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Lee's hometown, on the 19th and 20th. The Blue House announced that the two leaders will broadly discuss the future direction of South Korea-Japan relations and strengthen practical cooperation in multiple areas including economy and people's livelihoods. This marks the first time leaders of both nations visit each other's hometowns.