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Friedrich Merz

1. German Chancellor Merz to visit Japan and South Korea next week, meeting PM Takaichi on Oct 28 and President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul from Oct 29

   NHK reported that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Japan next week for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on cooperation including economic security. South Korean media said Merz will then make a two-day visit to South Korea from Oct 29 for a summit with President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul. KBS said it will be his first visit to South Korea as chancellor, and he will also attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Seoul.

   Oct 24, 2026 Afternoon