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US-Japan-South Korea trilateral cooperation

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Foreign ministers from the United States, Japan, and South Korea met in New York during the UN General Assembly to issue a joint statement regarding regional security and economic cooperation. On security matters, the three nations reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and pledged to disrupt funding for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, particularly revenue generated through cyber activities. The United States reiterated an “ironclad defense commitment” to Japan and South Korea, including the potential use of its nuclear capabilities to protect its allies. During the these discussions, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung advocated for a practical, gradual approach to denuclearization. He suggested that because of North Korea’s advanced capabilities, waiting for immediate, total disarmament is unrealistic, denuclearization, proposing instead a process of stopping, reducing, and eventually dismantling activities. Regarding economic the Indo-Pacific, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo. They emphasized adherence to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to maintain freedom of navigation and overflight. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude for the statement, noting that stability in the strait is essential for global security and technology, supply chain stability. In a separate interview, Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim noted that the relationship between Taiwan and the United States remains solid and addressed challenges regarding cognitive warfare and disinformation. On economic security, the ministers expressed opposition to economic coercion and non-market practices that disrupt global supply chains. practices. They agreed to strengthen early warning systems and established a new trilateral economic security consultation mechanism. Cooperation was also mechanism and pledged cooperation in emerging technologies, including technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technology, as well as the promotion of small modular nuclear reactors in third-party markets. Additionally, the group expressed support for maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait. technology.

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