Face-to-face discussions between high-ranking government officials from Japan, the United States and South Korea over North Korea's nuclear and missile issues were held for the first time after the change of government in South Korea on the 3rd, and the Japanese government wants to strengthen cooperation among the three countries. is.
The talks will be held in South Korea and will be attended by Mr. Funakoshi, Director of the Asia-Pacific Region of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sung Kim, Special Representative for North Korea of the US State Department, and Mr. Kim Gong, Director of Peace Negotiations Headquarters of the Korean Peninsula, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This is the first discussion in this framework since the change of government in South Korea last month.
The Government of Japan intends to strengthen cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea in order to respond to a series of nuclear and missile issues by North Korea and to enhance regional deterrence, including cooperation in the security field. ..
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said on the 2nd, "We will work closely with Japan, the United States and South Korea in response to North Korea."
On the other hand, on the 2nd, high-ranking officials from both Japan and South Korea held discussions and exchanged opinions on issues related to "recruitment" during the Pacific War.
The government will continue to look for ways to improve relations while keeping an eye on the Korean side.