PHOTOS PM visits Tokyo's Korea Town
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon visits Korea Town in Shinokubo, Tokyo, on Tuesday after attending the coronation of new Japanese emperor Naruhito. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
By Dong Sun-hwa
By Dong Sun-hwa
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon visited Korea Town in Shinokubo, Tokyo, Tuesday, after attending the coronation ceremony for Japan's new emperor Naruhito.
Lee tried a hot dog and toured the neighborhood lined with Korean eateries and K-pop shops. He reportedly asked store owners how business was.
A big crowd turned out to greet him.
Lee is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday morning and deliver President Moon Jae-in's letter to him. Lee's visit raised hope that Seoul-Tokyo relations will improve. The two countries have imposed trade sanctions, among other things, sending relations to their lowest point.
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon visits a food stand in Korea Town. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Lee tries a hot dog in Korea Town. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
A big crowd gathers for Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's visit. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
A woman in the crowd claps during the Prime Minister's visit. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Children are among the crowd for Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's visit to Korea Town. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk