Joint Statement by South Korea, US, and Japan Leaders... "Strengthening Extended Deterrence Against North Korea" (Comprehensive)

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President Yoon Suk-yeol is talking with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a Korea-U.S.-Japan summit held at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on the 13th (local time).

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] President Yoon Suk-yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida strongly condemned North Korea's provocations and confirmed their cooperation policy to strengthen extended deterrence. This is the second Korea-U.S.-Japan summit since the launch of the Yoon administration, following the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) summit in June.

The three leaders held a 15-minute meeting on the afternoon of the 13th (local time) at a hotel in Phnom Penh. Before and after the Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, bilateral summits between the U.S. and Japan, Korea and the U.S., and Korea and Japan were also held.

During the meeting, the three leaders adopted the "Phnom Penh Statement on the Korea-U.S.-Japan Partnership in the Indo-Pacific" and stated that they "will further solidify the closer trilateral solidarity." This is the first time the three countries have adopted a comprehensive joint statement.

First, the three leaders unanimously strongly condemned North Korea's nuclear missile provocations and reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. They warned that "if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, it will face a strong and resolute response from the international community."

Regarding measures to strengthen extended deterrence, they conveyed a shared message that "to enhance each country's detection and assessment capabilities against threats posed by North Korean missiles, they intend to share North Korean missile warning information in real time."

In particular, President Yoon stated in his opening remarks that "Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation is a strong bulwark to uphold universal values and achieve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia." President Biden emphasized the importance of Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation, and Prime Minister Kishida also stressed strengthening the Korea-U.S.-Japan linkage. President Yoon mentioned, "Since taking office in May, North Korea has launched about 50 missiles, with concentrated launches from late October to early November. Among them, one missile crossed the eastern Northern Limit Line (NLL) and landed in our territorial waters." He added, "This is the first such incident since the division of the peninsula and a very serious provocation," and said, "Carrying out such provocations at a time when our people are deeply saddened reveals the inhumane and anti-humanitarian nature of the Kim Jong-un regime."

President Biden also referred to North Korea's continuous provocations and emphasized the Korea-U.S.-Japan tripartite partnership. He said, "We are concerned about North Korea's missiles and nuclear weapons. South Korea and Japan are important U.S. allies with whom we have strengthened cooperation, and we are also enhancing cooperation on other challenges." He continued, "Today, we will discuss strengthening supply chains, enhancing economic resilience, and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We will also discuss increasing support for Ukraine and a free and open Indo-Pacific region."

Prime Minister Kishida also warned about North Korea's provocative acts. In his opening remarks, he said, "Provocations by North Korea continue, and additional provocations are expected. The Korea-U.S.-Japan summit held today is timely." He added, "We intend to further strengthen Korea-U.S.-Japan linkage and respond resolutely."

Additionally, they agreed to establish an "Economic Security Dialogue." They stated, "For the benefit of the region and the world, we will unite to promote and protect our technological leadership" and "jointly counter economic coercion." Specifically, discussions included ensuring safe and resilient supply chains, promoting the free flow of data based on trust, strengthening cooperation related to core and emerging technologies, and diversifying supply chains for critical minerals.

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