President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed the recent dispute concerning Naver Corp.'s Line app during their discussions on Sunday. They agreed to maintain close communication to prevent the issue from impacting bilateral relations. The disagreement revolves around Japan's LY Corp., which operates the Line messaging app and is a joint venture between South Korea's Naver and Japan's SoftBank Corp. The Japanese government has urged LY to reassess its capital relationship with Naver following a significant data breach, leading to tension between the two countries. President Yoon emphasized the need to manage the situation to avoid hindering bilateral ties, while Prime Minister Kishida assured continued coordination on the matter. Additionally, Yoon and Kishida explored opportunities to enhance practical cooperation in areas like energy, technology, and supply chains. They also committed to initiating high-level dialogues on hydrogen and resources in the coming month and pledged to bolster trilateral security cooperation with the United States to counter North Korea's nuclear program. Kishida's visit to South Korea marked a significant milestone in the warming of bilateral relations, with the leaders aiming to further strengthen ties as they approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. Furthermore, the leaders highlighted the positive strides made in addressing historical issues, including the compensation for Korean victims of Japanese wartime forced labor and the establishment of a fund to support cooperation projects.