Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is intensifying diplomatic efforts to arrange a meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, aiming for a breakthrough in the release of several Japanese nationals detained in North Korea for decades. This initiative, involving secret talks via a Beijing channel, is part of Kishida's broader strategy to strengthen his political position, which has been described as faltering. In addition to the planned summit with Kim, Kishida is preparing for a high-profile visit to the White House in April, including a state dinner with President Biden. Furthermore, Kishida has scheduled a visit to South Korea on March 20, as reported by Fuji TV, seeking to meet with the South Korean President. These diplomatic moves come amid Kishida's domestic efforts, including attending various meetings related to foreign human resources, disaster response, and addressing a slush funds scandal.
Kishida Eyeing Visit to S. Korea in March 20, the Los Angeles Dodgers with Shohei Ohtani kick off their season in South Korea https://t.co/IwSGemLXFJ
Japan PM asks LDP to organize Diet meeting on slush funds scandal https://t.co/AhJeX9gax5
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20, broadcaster Fuji TV reported https://t.co/HxIEIQ4VZ5
Kishida plans to visit South Korea visit on March 20: report: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20, broadcaster Fuji TV reported on Wednesday. Kishida is seeking to meet President… https://t.co/xl2rLBwhCZ #japannews #japantoday
Japan PM Kishida plans S. Korea visit on March 20, Fuji TV reports https://t.co/33cqMWKGTq https://t.co/kJ5rJ4fsms
#PMinAction: On February 13, PM Kishida received a courtesy call from a delegation of Ukrainian rhythmic gymnasts at the Prime Minister’s Office. https://t.co/O5zm3bmLgD
Japanese PM Kishida pressing for a high-stakes meeting with Kim Jong Un as he prepares to visit the White House in April for a high-profile meeting with Biden including a state dinner. Both aimed at bolstering his faltering premiership. 🇯🇵🇰🇵🇺🇸👇 https://t.co/TA8tnrE0Et
#PMinAction: On February 9, PM Kishida attended a Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister’s Office. #DisasterResponse #Quake2024NotoPeninsula #DiplomacySecurity #G7 https://t.co/e38Gi37Yf9
The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida is attempting to plan a Summit soon with North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un in order to create a possible “Breakthrough” in the Release of several Japanese Nationals, that have remained in North Korean Prisons for Decades after… https://t.co/36SJOteD48
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is increasing efforts to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un, as he pushes for a diplomatic breakthrough, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. https://t.co/DQoH4A5BSP
#PMinAction: On February 9, PM Kishida attended the 17th meeting of the Ministerial Council on Acceptance and Inclusion of Foreign Human Resources at the Prime Minister’s Office. https://t.co/WDXhFGc2gp
FT: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is intensifying efforts to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, as he pushes for a diplomatic breakthrough with the dictator in a bid to save his faltering premiership. https://t.co/31ELs8A40c
SCOOP - Japanese Prime Minister #Kishida intensifying efforts to meet #KimJongUn - wants a deal with #NorthKorea over abducted Japanese to bolster his faltering premiership. Some secret talks via a Beijing channel. (with @KanaInagaki & @crsdavies) https://t.co/oyAG87vOxB
Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida seeks summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un https://t.co/NbcFjYPc3O