The latest situation is being pointed out as North Korea repeatedly launches ballistic missiles and the possibility of conducting a seventh nuclear test in the near future after discussions were held on the 8th by the vice ministers of foreign affairs of the three countries of Japan, the United States and South Korea. It seems that they have confirmed the policy of sharing and cooperating with each other.

The talks between Japan, the United States and South Korea will be held in Seoul, South Korea from around 10 am on the 8th. It was attended by the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs.



In the face-to-face talks, which has been held for the first time in about half a year since November last year, Russia responded to North Korea, which repeatedly launches ballistic missiles and other missiles at an unprecedented frequency of 17 times, and Russia's military service to Ukraine. It seems that opinions were exchanged on how to cooperate toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the invasion and the movement of China's advance into the ocean in mind.



Regarding North Korea, a senior U.S. government official has pointed out that North Korea has already completed preparations for the seventh nuclear test and may conduct it in the near future. It seems that they have confirmed the policy of responding.



The three countries of Japan, the United States and South Korea held talks in Seoul on the 3rd of this month by senior government officials in charge of the North Korean issue, and the three countries will coincide with the "Asia Security Conference" to be held in Singapore this weekend. The defense minister is coordinating to meet face-to-face for the first time in about two and a half years.