Japan-China-South Korea leaders confirm cooperation to resolve North Korea issue

Japan-China-South Korea leaders confirm cooperation to resolve North Korea issue December 25 5:13

As North Korea strengthens its provocative attitude ahead of the end of the year, which is the deadline for denuclearization negotiations, Prime Minister Abe and the leaders of the three countries, including Japan, China and Korea, will continue the US-North Korea process to resolve the North Korean issue And confirmed the policy of cooperating and responding.

Prime Minister Abe, who is visiting China, attended a trilateral summit between Japan, China, and Korea with Prime Minister Lee Keqiang and President Moon Jae-in on March 24, and North Korea negotiated denuclearization with the United States. We exchanged opinions in light of our growing provocative attitude before the end of the year, which is the deadline for.

The three leaders confirmed their policy of cooperating with Japan, China and the ROK to help resolve the North Korean issue, including ensuring the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions and supporting the continuation of the US-North Korea process.

At a press conference, Prime Minister Abe said, "The three countries have fully supported the progress of the US-North Korea process and have agreed that further protests should be curbed."

Prime Minister Abe will meet separately with Prime Minister Lee on the 25th, the last day of the series, to remind him that it is important for China to work again to prevent North Korea from launching ballistic missiles. It seems to be something.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abe officially met with President Moon on September 24 for the first time in about one year and three months since last September.

On the issue of "recruitment" that caused the deterioration of Japan-South Korea relations, the two leaders agreed to continue communication between diplomatic authorities for an early solution.

However, at the talks, Prime Minister Abe called for a solution under the responsibility of the South Korean government, while President Moon held a conventional position to seek a solution in connection with the issue of `` recruitment '' in connection with export control issues. That's it.

A Japanese official at the meeting pointed out that "there are many essential points where the views differ." Prime Minister Abe intends to encourage South Korea to respond while maintaining Japan's position.