South Korea, Japan to mark 60 years of diplomatic normalization at reception event Monday

Here in Capital Seoul on this Monday.

The Japanese Embassy is hosting a reception today to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan.

President Lee Jae-myung is not expected to attend the event as he is on his way to Canada today for the Group of Seven summit.

Meanwhile over in Tokyo.

The Korean Embassy there will host a similar reception on Thursday.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to partake in the event.

During the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations back in 2015 President Park Geun-hye and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the receptions hosted by the respective embassies.