Expected for Japan-US-Korea Security Cooperation Defense Minister Iwaya Secretary of Defense U.S. Secretariat Visited Korea on August 8 at 15:04
As Japan-Korea relations continue to deteriorate, Defense Minister Iwaya said that at the press conference after the cabinet meeting, the US Secretary of Defense Esper is scheduled to visit Korea from the 8th. The expectation is that the importance of cooperation in terms of security will be confirmed.
In this meeting, Defense Minister Iwaya talked about the US-Japan Defense Minister Meeting with the US Secretary of Defense Esper held on the 7th. I wanted to build a solid relationship with the Minister of Defense, ”he said.
On that basis, Mr. Iwaya stated that Esperan ’s plan to visit Korea from the 8th was “I would like to hear from you”. I understand that I will make an effort to ensure that the Japan-US-Korea cooperation will not become unstable. " Showed expectations.