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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
May 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Takaichi and Lee pledge deeper energy and security ties
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Japan’s Takaichi and South Korea’s Lee vowed to boost cooperation on energy and security and deepen partnerships with friendly nations.
WHO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: They vowed to deepen cooperation on energy and security and expand partnerships with other friendly nations.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 7:55 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: They pledged to boost cooperation on energy and security amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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