Biden and Allies Unite Against Russia-North Korea Ties Amid Political Shifts

The leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the United States have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to promoting security, democracy, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. They announced the establishment of a Trilateral Secretariat to coordinate their efforts and highlighted their expanding security cooperation, including joint military exercises and data sharing on North Korean missile launches. The statement condemned North Korea's military cooperation with Russia and reiterated support for Ukraine. The countries also emphasized economic collaboration, technology security, and humanitarian assistance, while promoting people-to-people ties and youth leadership initiatives.