U.S., South Korean, and Japanese foreign ministers held a meeting on July 22 in Manila, Philippines, to discuss global and regional security issues.
Cho Hyun, South Korea's Foreign Minister, U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio, and Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi convened at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to address regional and global dynamics, economic security, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
This meeting comes about two weeks after their previous discussions during the NATO summit on July 7. The ministers are in Manila to participate in ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meetings, including the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the East Asia Summit (EAS).
According to the South Korean Foreign Ministry, the three ministers shared assessments of the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a strong deterrent posture against North Korea while upholding the principles of denuclearization.
They agreed to continue close coordination on North Korea policy and to maintain communication and cooperation to ensure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and diplomacy.
The ministers also discussed recent developments in Northeast Asia and the Middle East, agreeing on the need to strengthen communication and policy coordination among the U.S., South Korea, and Japan amid increasing uncertainties in the international landscape.
They exchanged views on regional dynamics, including attempts to unilaterally change the status quo, and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, particularly regarding freedom of navigation and lawful use of the seas in the Indo-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia.
The three ministers reviewed key trends in economic security and exchanged views on major risk factors and policy coordination directions.
They emphasized the importance of cooperation among reliable allies in light of ongoing volatility in the global economy and agreed to deepen practical collaboration based on the achievements and strengths of the U.S., South Korea, and Japan in areas such as nuclear energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.
In particular, they committed to expanding cooperation in protecting advanced technologies, enhancing nuclear energy, diversifying and strengthening supply chains, responding to economic coercion, and Arctic security, while continuing follow-up discussions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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