A Japanese newspaper says that an army of business figures will accompany Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on his two-day visit to Korea, which begins on Sunday.

The Nihon Keizai Shimbun said the business delegates include the chairman of the Japan Business Federation.

The daily added that Korean business leaders will also accompany President Lee Myung-bak on his return visit to Japan.

Mr. Lee will meet with the Japanese leader on Monday.