US, Japan, and South Korea pledge cooperation on economic security

trilateral cooperation economic security supply chain stability North Korea denuclearization Taiwan Strait

Foreign ministers from the United States, Japan, and South Korea met in New York to issue a joint statement focused on economic security and regional stability. The officials expressed firm opposition to economic coercion and arbitrary export restrictions that disrupt global supply chains, a move widely interpreted as a response to Chinese trade practices.

Regarding regional security, the three nations reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and urged the country to return to diplomatic dialogue. They also emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo and supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.

The ministers also discussed expanding cooperation in the Arctic region, with reports indicating an upcoming memorandum of understanding to enhance energy security and maritime cooperation in the Arctic. Additionally, the group welcomed the establishment of a new trilateral economic security consultation mechanism to strengthen cooperation in critical technologies and supply chain resilience.

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Cho Hyun · Japan · Marco Rubio · Toshimitsu Motegi · United States

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[● 4 SOURCES] The ministers expressed opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 5 SOURCES] The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea issued a joint statement in New York. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] The three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The three nations are expected to sign an MOU regarding economic security and energy cooperation in the Arctic region. www.mbn.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] The three nations support Taiwan's meaningful participation in appropriate international organizations. news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The three countries welcomed the launch of a new trilateral economic security consultation mechanism. news.nextapple.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The ministers called on North Korea to return to dialogue to resolve regional issues. news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 5 SOURCES] The three nations oppose arbitrary export restrictions and economic coercion that disrupt supply chains. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · news.nextapple.com · www.adnkronos.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.seoul.co.kr