Seoul, South Korea – February 8, 2025 – The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its welcome for the recent US-Japan summit, specifically highlighting the reaffirmation of a commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea within the summit’s outcome document. The Ministry also lauded the emphasis placed on the importance of trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed the sections of the US-Japan joint statement pertaining to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The statement emphasized that elements addressing North Korea’s illicit cyber activities, military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, and the collaborative efforts of South Korea, the US, and Japan to promote dialogue with North Korea, align with the policy directions that South Korea has consistently communicated to both the US and Japan through various channels.
The South Korean government underscored its commitment to actively pursuing diplomatic efforts, grounded in the trilateral cooperation with the US and Japan, to achieve the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
The Ministry’s statement further indicated that South Korea will continue to strengthen communication and exchanges with the United States at all levels during US discussions on North Korea policy. Furthermore, South Korea will firmly urge North Korea to acknowledge the unwavering determination of the international community, including South Korea, the US, and Japan, to achieve complete denuclearization and to cease its destabilizing activities.
This statement signals a unified front between the three key nations in addressing the ongoing challenges posed by North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and underscores the importance of continued diplomatic pressure and cooperation in achieving a peaceful resolution.
References:
- Yonhap News Agency. (2025, February 8). 韩方欢迎美日首脑会谈成果文件重申朝鲜完全无核化立场 [South Korea Welcomes US-Japan Summit’s Focus on North Korean Denuclearization]. Retrieved from [Insert URL if available]
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