Kishida may visit S. Korea in early May to further mend ties: sources

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea in early May to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol so the countries can further improve ties to address North Korea's ballistic missile program, sources involved in bilateral relations said Friday.If realized, Kishida's trip to South Korea would be the first by a Japanese premier in five years. Both governments are working on a plan for Kishida to visit on May 7 and 8, the sources said, an apparent bid to promote better relations ahead of the May 19-21 Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima.Kishida and Yoon agreed to impro…READ FULL ARTICLE