BUSAN, South Korea -- Japan and South Korea held their second summit in as many months on Tuesday, with the countries' leaders agreeing to maintain momentum for warmer ties between the two historical rivals ahead of a change of leadership in Tokyo.
Second summit in close succession sign of bilateral commitment to closer ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, left, shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung upon arrival at the summit venue in Busan, South Korea, on Sept. 30. © Kyodo
BUSAN, South Korea -- Japan and South Korea held their second summit in as many months on Tuesday, with the countries' leaders agreeing to maintain momentum for warmer ties between the two historical rivals ahead of a change of leadership in Tokyo.