International Policy: Katayama Meets Korean Deputy Prime Minister
Overview
On October 15, 2026 (local time), Minister Katayama met with South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Lee Hyun-il, in Bangkok, Thailand, and agreed to renew the Japan–South Korea currency swap. They also exchanged candid views on future bilateral cooperation. The article lists the Ministry of Finance’s International Bureau, Regional Cooperation Division, as the contact point.
Key points
- Minister Katayama and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Lee Hyun-il, agreed to renew the Japan–South Korea currency swap.
- They exchanged candid views on future bilateral cooperation and related matters.
- The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Overview
This article on the Ministry of Finance’s international policy discusses a bilateral meeting between Minister Katayama and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Lee Hyun-il.
Details
On October 15, 2026 (local time), Minister Katayama met with Lee Hyun-il in Bangkok, Thailand, and agreed to renew the Japan–South Korea currency swap. They also exchanged candid views on future bilateral cooperation and related matters. The contact point is the Ministry of Finance’s International Bureau, Regional Cooperation Division.