"South Korea Urges Stronger Security Alliance with US Prior to Summit"

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for deeper defense and security cooperation with the United States ahead of a trilateral summit with President Biden and Japan's prime minister. Yoon emphasized the threat posed by North Korea's "communist totalitarian" state and the importance of standing united in the spirit of solidarity. He also highlighted the need to work with allies globally, including strengthening ties with NATO. The upcoming summit is expected to address rising tensions with North Korea and China in the Indo-Pacific, with discussions on expanding military cooperation and technology development. China expressed opposition to "exclusionary groupings" and called for regional peace and stability.