Yoon-Kishida summit seeks to mend Japan-South Korea ties.

The leaders of Japan and South Korea held their first summit in 12 years, signaling a thaw in relations between the two countries. The meeting comes as the US emphasizes the role of like-minded allies in tackling security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, with concerns about China's rise. The summit is a reflection of South Korea's new priority of overcoming historical differences and strengthening security and diplomatic cooperation with Japan and the United States as the three seek to unite against increasing threats from North Korea and China.