Japan-US-ROK foreign ministers talk on North Korea issue

Foreign ministers of Japan, the U.S. and South Korea talk about North Korea issues

Foreign ministers' meetings between the United States, Japan and the ROK have been held in the United States. It seems that they confirmed that they would cooperate.

Foreign Minister Mogi, who is visiting the United States, will have a meeting of three foreign ministers in the suburbs of San Francisco, about 50 minutes after 4:00 am Japan time, on the 15th of Japan time with Secretary of State Pompeio and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-hwa. And discussed the North Korean issue.

Regarding North Korea, China and Russia have called for easing sanctions based on UN Security Council resolutions, but Japan is too premature.

The details of the meeting have not been disclosed, but the three foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea have to ensure that sanctions are imposed and that the US-North Korea talks remain stagnant in order to completely denuclearize North Korea. It seems to have confirmed that they will work closely together as important.

In addition, it is likely that Minister Mogi has continued his support and cooperation from both countries on the abduction issue.

After this, Minister Mogi decided to meet individually with Secretary of State Pompeio and exchange opinions on the situation in the Middle East, and then with Foreign Minister Kang Gyeong-hwa to exchange opinions on issues related to "recruitment." I am.

Foreign Minister Mogi "I would like to confirm cooperation in Japan, the United States and Korea."

Foreign Minister Mogi told reporters on entering a hotel on the outskirts of San Francisco, where the series of meetings would take place, said, "We will take firm steps in the United States, Japan, the United States and South Korea on the urgent North Korean situation and the situation in the Middle East. I would like to make arrangements and confirm the cooperation in the three countries again. "