South Korean FM calls for stronger Korea-China-Japan cooperation

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has called for enhanced cooperation between South Korea, China, and Japan to foster peace and prosperity in East Asia. During a meeting in Seoul on Tuesday, Cho met with the leadership of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) to congratulate them on their recent appointments.

The meeting included TCS Secretary-General Tatsushi Nishioka and Deputy Secretaries-General Kim Han-kyu of South Korea and Li Jing of China. Cho emphasized the importance of the three nations finding common ground and maintaining dialogue, positioning the TCS as a vital platform for communication and people-to-people exchanges.

Established in Seoul in 2011, the TCS facilitates trilateral cooperation through various joint initiatives. The organization's leadership operates on a three-year rotating term among the three member nations, with the current leadership scheduled to serve until August 31, 2029.