Security Chiefs of Korea, the US, and Japan to Meet in Hawaii on the 1st of Next Month

Through quantum talks and others, comprehensive discussions expected on North Korean nuclear issues, economic security, and international matters

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The security chiefs of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather in one place to discuss issues such as North Korea's nuclear problem and economic security.

The Presidential Office announced on the 31st that Kim Sung-han, Director of the National Security Office, will attend the South Korea-U.S.-Japan Security Chiefs Meeting held in Hawaii, USA, from this day until September 1st for two days. This is the first security chiefs meeting among the three countries since the new government took office.

Before the trilateral meeting, the security chiefs of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will hold separate bilateral meetings on the 31st between South Korea-U.S., South Korea-Japan, and U.S.-Japan. A Presidential Office official explained, "Director Kim Sung-han will hold talks with Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, and Takeo Akiba, Director of Japan's National Security Secretariat, respectively, to discuss mutual interests."

At this meeting, the Korean side is expected to convey the new government's stance on North Korea policy to the U.S. and Japan and exchange opinions on joint measures for denuclearization. Earlier, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared the so-called "Bold Initiative" in his Liberation Day speech, aiming to promote not only economic but also political and military cooperation corresponding to progress in North Korea's denuclearization.

Economic cooperation issues with the U.S. are likely to be a major agenda. Considering the domestic situation where there are considerable concerns about the U.S. discriminating against Korean companies through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Korean side may explain this to the U.S. and request measures to minimize damage.

In the subsequent trilateral meeting, in-depth discussions are expected on ▲ South Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation ▲ economic security ▲ major regional and international issues. Measures to counter China, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Taiwan issue, are also expected to be addressed. China has conducted military exercises targeting Taiwan in response to visits by U.S. politicians, including Speaker Pelosi, and the U.S. has responded with actions such as naval warships passing through the Taiwan Strait, maintaining a tense situation.

Adrian Watson, spokesperson for the National Security Council (NSC), added, "After the trilateral meeting, Advisor Sullivan plans to visit the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to discuss our alliance relations to protect a free and open Indo-Pacific."

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