Japanese Defense Minister: "Considering North Korea's Missile Issue, South Korea-U.S.-Japan Cooperation is Important"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Taro Kono, Japan's Defense Minister, expressed the view that cooperation among South Korea, the United States, and Japan is important regarding North Korea's missile issues.

At a press conference on the 25th, when asked about the South Korea-Japan military information protection agreement (GSOMIA), Minister Kono responded, "Considering North Korea's missiles, all three countries recognize the importance of cooperation among South Korea, the United States, and Japan."

Regarding the recognition of the importance of trilateral cooperation, he said, "There will be no change going forward."

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