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US, South Korea, and Japan reaffirm commitment to North Korean denuclearization
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Atlanta, the foreign ministers of the United States, South Korea, and Japan met to reaffirm their resolute commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pledged the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, specifically targeting the ban on revenue supporting North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
The ministers also signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the Trilateral Arctic and Pacific Partnership (TAPP) to expand maritime and economic cooperation in those regions. Beyond North Korea, the officials discussed regional stability, emphasizing the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait and expressing concerns regarding China’s coercive activities in the South China Sea, East China Sea, and Yellow Sea.
This trilateral meeting comes amid speculation regarding a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the upcoming APEC summit in China. While the US maintains its stance on denuclearization, Secretary Rubio noted that President Trump remains open to dialogue if North Korea is prepared to address the concerns of its allies.
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Cho Hyun · Donald Trump · Japan · Kim Jong Un · Marco Rubio · North Korea · South Korea · Toshimitsu Motegi · United Nations Security Council · United States
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The meeting took place in Atlanta during the G20 foreign ministers meeting. www.imaeil.com · www.sisajournal.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com · www.voakorea.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ministers reviewed the implementation of a memorandum regarding Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The three ministers expressed opposition to economic coercion and the weaponization of supply chains.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The ministers signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the Trilateral Arctic and Pacific Partnership (TAPP). www.imaeil.com · www.sisajournal.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Secretary Rubio raised concerns about China’s coercive behavior in the South China Sea, East China Sea, and Yellow Sea. www.imaeil.com · www.sisajournal.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com · bahamasspectator.com
- [● 21 SOURCES] The three nations pledged to fully implement United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea. www.imaeil.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com · bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · +9 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The foreign ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. www.imaeil.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com · bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · +13 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. www.imaeil.com · www.womennews.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com · www.sisajournal.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The three ministers discussed economic security cooperation regarding Small Modular Reactors (SMR), AI, and critical minerals. www.womennews.co.kr · www.imaeil.com
- [● 21 SOURCES] North Korea has enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state in its own law. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.jp · thefrontierpost.com · www.japantimes.co.jp · uzalendonews.co.ke · +16 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] A meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un may occur at the APEC summit in China next month. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.jp · thefrontierpost.com · www.japantimes.co.jp · bahamasspectator.com · +19 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding and strengthening unmanned aeronautical technology. myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · libertyunyielding.com