Korea-Japan Summit

President Roh Moo-hyun (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met at the Hakusui Hotel lobby where President Roh is staying prior to the Korea-Japan Summit held in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture on the afternoon of December 17. Japan welcomed President Roh’s arrival with a performance from Ibusuki’s traditional drum.

Kyung-Mo Park momo@donga.com