The leaders of Korea, the United States and Japan agree to launch a trilateral cooperation secretariat… “Reawakening the importance of sending troops to North Korea”

President Yoon Seok-yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met in Lima, Peru, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit was held on the 15th (local time) and held a 41-minute summit meeting. On this day, the leaders of Korea, the United States, and Japan agreed to launch a trilateral cooperation secretariat while condemning illegal military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, including North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia. This summit was held one year and three months after the summit was held at Camp David in August last year.

The leaders of the three countries said in a joint statement, “We strongly condemn North Korea and Russia’s violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, especially in a situation where North Korea has decided to send troops to Russia to participate in the Ukraine war,” and added, “We He pointed out, “The deepening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including the transfer of ballistic missiles, is especially serious considering Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.”

Also, regarding the North Korean nuclear issue, “We reaffirm our commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions,” and added, “We will respond resolutely to violations and evasions of UN Security Council resolutions related to North Korea and to all attempts to undermine the international non-proliferation regime.” “I promise to do it,” he emphasized.

In addition, the joint declaration included the announcement of the establishment of a Korea-U.S.-Japan secretariat, strengthening cooperation in extended deterrence through the ROK-U.S.-U.S.-Japan alliance, and accelerating cooperation in building an AI ecosystem.

President Biden reemphasizes that the United States’ defense commitments to the Republic of Korea and Japan are ironclad, and reaffirms the United States’ will to strengthen extended deterrence cooperation through the ROK-US alliance and the US-Japan alliance. These measures underscore our commitment to joint trilateral consultation on regional challenges, provocations and threats that affect our common interests and security.

Previously, in his remarks, President Yoon said, “As can be seen from the recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, the severe regional and internal security environment is once again reminding us of the importance of trilateral cooperation between Korea, the United States, and Japan.” “Not only does it serve everyone’s national interests, but it is also essential for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” he emphasized. He continued, “The experience of cooperation among the three countries is accumulating at a rapid pace, leading to visible results.” “Three-country cooperation now goes beyond security to the economy, advanced technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and quantum, and exchanges among future generations.” “AUR has developed into comprehensive and institutional cooperation,” he added. President Yoon also said, “The Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, which will be launched as a result of today’s meeting, will become a strong foundation for greater cooperation between the three countries.”

President Biden said, “We are now facing a very important political change,” and “We are dealing with North Korea’s dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.” President Biden also congratulated Prime Minister Ishiba on his inauguration and said, “This will probably be my last time holding this important trilateral summit,” and added, “I believe it is a great achievement to have established such a partnership that can last forever.” “He said. He emphasized that even if the second term of the Trump administration takes office in January next year, the trilateral cooperation between Korea, the United States, and Japan established through the Camp David Summit should continue.

Prime Minister Ishiba also said, “Although our three countries are facing an extremely formidable security environment, U.S.-Japan security, the ROK-U.S. alliance, and security cooperation among our three countries continue to play an essential role in securing peace and stability in the Intangible region. “Our partnership continues to grow closer,” he said. He continued, “Since the Camp David Summit was held, security cooperation between the three countries has been elevated to a new level,” and “I hope that we will continue to strengthen our partnership and address North Korea and other various challenges together.”

Previously, the leaders of South Korea, the United States, and Japan agreed to hold a trilateral summit at least once a year at a meeting last year, and while coordinating the timing of the meeting before the end of President Biden’s term, they decided to meet at this APEC summit.

After the Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, President Yoon had a separate 10-minute summit meeting with President Biden.