Trilateral Commitment: South Korea, Japan, U.S. Reaffirm Regional Security Pledge

South Korea, Japan, and the United States reaffirm their commitment to tackle regional challenges in a joint statement marking the anniversary of their Camp David summit. The leaders pledge continued cooperation against China's power and North Korea's threats, with a potential follow-up meeting this year.

The leaders of South Korea, Japan, and the United States marked the anniversary of their Camp David summit with a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to tackle regional challenges, South Korea's presidential office announced Sunday.

The statement, issued by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, emphasized that the principles of trilateral cooperation established last year continue to guide the three nations. "We stand by our commitment to consult on regional challenges, provocations, and threats affecting our collective interests and security," the statement read.

The leaders—U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Yoon—met on August 18 last year, agreeing to deepen military and economic ties while taking a united stance against China's growing power and security threats from North Korea. South Korean media reported that the leaders plan to meet again this year, although the exact timing remains uncertain due to Kishida's announced resignation.