The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan have reiterated their united stance on deterring North Korea and enhancing trilateral cooperation in regional security, economic resilience, and cutting-edge technologies. This announcement comes following their meeting during ASEAN-related ministerial sessions in Manila.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized the importance of maintaining close coordination on North Korea policy. They committed to pursuing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through a combination of dialogue, diplomacy, and credible deterrence measures.
In their discussions, the ministers addressed a range of regional and global security concerns, focusing particularly on developments in Northeast Asia and the Middle East. They expressed a shared commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight, respecting international law, and strengthening maritime security throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
On the economic front, the trio agreed to bolster cooperation in areas such as nuclear energy, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. They also targeted advanced technologies and strategies to counter economic coercion. Additionally, the ministers pledged to enhance efforts in disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and fighting transnational crime.
This meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment of South Korea, the United States, and Japan to expand practical cooperation and maintain regular consultations to tackle shared security and economic challenges effectively.