"East Asian Nations Aim to Revive Trilateral Leaders' Summit for Improved Relations"

The top diplomats of South Korea, Japan, and China have met for the first time in four years to revive cooperation and resume their trilateral summit, although no specific timing has been set. The three countries, which account for about 25% of global GDP, have faced challenges in boosting cooperation due to historical disputes and strategic competition. While the lack of agreement on the timing suggests the summit won't happen this year, the meeting signals a step towards reviving three-way cooperation. The diplomats agreed to push for diverse cooperation projects in various areas and discussed issues such as seafood imports, North Korea's nuclear program, and the recent court ruling on compensation for Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual slavery.