Korea-Japan summit's first call... "Korea-Japan, Korea-U.S. need to respond in unity"

President Yoon Suk Yeol held his first telephone conversation with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and gathered opinions on the need for a united response between Korea and Japan, South Korea, and Japan.President Yun

said in a telephone conversation that the two leaders should continue to communicate closely and promote cooperation, as South Korea and Japan are important neighbors and partners in sharing values and interests, the presidential office said.

Prime Minister Ishiba responded by saying that he was happy to talk to President Yoon on the phone within a short period of time after taking office, and that he hopes to continue to communicate closely and cooperate in the future.

The two leaders agreed on the need for a united response, especially at a time when North Korea's provocations continue, and agreed to continue to cooperate on human rights issues in North Korea, including Japanese abductees and abductees.

In addition, they agreed that Korea-Japan relations will be able to take another leap forward next year, which marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations, and that they will continue shuttle diplomacy and meet as soon as possible to exchange views on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest.