Key facts
- Top diplomats of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan met in Atlanta on Friday.
- They reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
- The ministers agreed to maintain a robust deterrence posture and pursue peace through dialogue.
- They called for North Korea to ease tensions and establish lasting peace.
- Emphasis was placed on enforcing U.N. sanctions against North Korea.
- Cooperation on economic security, including critical minerals and AI, was agreed upon.
The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during trilateral talks on Friday. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Atlanta on the sidelines of a Group of 20 (G20) meeting. The three ministers agreed to maintain a robust deterrence posture against North Korea through close coordination while continuing efforts to achieve peace, stability and denuclearization on the peninsula through dialogue and diplomacy. They also underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and agreed to strengthen cooperation on economic security, including critical mineral supply chains and artificial intelligence.