Mélanie Joly Pushes LNG Ties in Japan and South Korea, Amid North Korea Missiles

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi pose for media prior to their meeting at the Iikura Guest House in Tokyo, Oct. 11, 2022. The Canadian Press/Yuichi Yamazaki

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is set to become a major energy supplier for Japan and South Korea.

She is visiting both countries this week, and says there is an appetite for liquefied natural gas from Canada, beyond a looming megaproject.