On Sunday, the leaders of South Korea, Japan, and the United States released a joint statement commemorating the anniversary of their summit at Camp David, and reaffirmed their commitment to jointly address regional challenges, according to South Korea's presidential office.
The statement from the office of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol highlighted that the principles of trilateral cooperation established during last year's summit continue to guide the cooperation among the three nations. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to consult on regional challenges, provocations, and threats that impact our collective interests and security," the statement read.
US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Yoon met on August 18, agreeing to enhance military and economic cooperation and present a united front against China's increasing influence and North Korea's security threats. South Korean media reported that the leaders plan to reconvene this year, though the timing remains uncertain, particularly as Kishida has announced his intention to resign.
