Leaders from South Korea, Japan, and the United States issued a joint statement on Sunday to mark the anniversary of their Camp David summit and reaffirm their commitment to addressing regional issues together, according to South Korea’s presidential office.
The statement highlighted that the trilateral cooperation principles established at last year’s summit continue to guide their collaborative efforts. U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had agreed to enhance military and economic cooperation and to present a united front against China’s increasing influence and security threats from North Korea.
Reports suggest that the leaders are planning to meet again later this year, though specific details are unclear, particularly with Kishida’s impending resignation. A senior South Korean official indicated that there will likely be two or three opportunities for the leaders to convene, with discussions on the matter still in preliminary stages.
