Obuchi to Visit Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi will arrive in Korea for a state visit from March 19 to 21, the Blue House(Chong Wa Dae) announced on March 15.He will meet with President Kim Dae Jung on March 20 for a summit meeting to discuss North Korean policy and mutual economic cooperation.
The two leaders will also confer on Japan's intention to possibly open diplomatic relations with North Korea.
President Kim visited Japan in October 1998 and declared the start of a more open and cooperative Korea-Japan partnership.
Obuchi will also give an address at Korea University on Korea and Japan's relationship.
Hwashik Bong
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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