2023-08-20 08:09:06
President Yoon Seok-yeol speaks at a joint press conference held at Camp David, the US presidential villa near Washington, DC, on the 18th (local time). /yunhap news
Regarding the achievements of the Korea-US-Japan summit on the 20th, the Office of the President said, “Through the trilateral meeting, North Korea’s nuclear and missile response capabilities were equipped, and it is evaluated that security is being strengthened.”
Spokesman Lee Do-woon said at the briefing that day, “This is the first time that the three countries have officially declared their mutual relationship to the international community through a document, and it is very meaningful.”
Spokesman Lee said, “This is the first time that the summit meeting was held with only the three leaders gathered separately, and it was a great message to the international community. It is also noteworthy.”
Regarding the plan to hold the next Korea-US-Japan summit in South Korea next year, a presidential office official said, “Since there are schedules and circumstances in the three countries, I think it can be reviewed and finalized.”
The official said, “This is the first official meeting between Korea, the US and Japan, but looking back, the Korea-US-Japan summit was held in May (at the 7-nation summit held in Japan), and this time (in the US).” said that it was natural for the event to be held in Korea.
The presidential office introduced a major report on the same day, saying that foreign media evaluated that President Yoon’s diplomatic efforts contributed to strengthening trilateral cooperation.
On the 19th (local time), NBC, USA, in an article titled “Biden strengthens Korea-US-Japan solidarity through the Camp David Summit,” said, “President Biden expressed his gratitude for the political courage of the Korea-Japan leaders attending the summit.” “Experts also valued the fact that they participated together in the conflict between Korea and Japan as important,” it reported.
The Washington Post cited an interview with Yuki Tatsumi, director of East Asia at the Stimson Center, in an article titled “Biden, New Partnership with Korea and Japan” on the 18th, saying, “It was a truly historic meeting.” We have declared our will to upgrade as a government official, and institutionalized it to make it difficult to reverse it even if the regime changes.”
The New York Times said in an article on the 18th that “Biden welcomes South Korea’s efforts to improve relations with Japan,” saying, “As President Yoon led the policy change, the relationship between Korea and Japan has improved.” It has shown that it can address or mitigate urgent security issues such as arms buildup.”
On the 19th, the British Financial Times published an interview with an Asian expert from the Brookings Institute, Patricia Kim, in an article titled “Camp David Agreement, Relief of Tensions between Korea and Japan,” and said, “As the threat from China and North Korea increases, South Korea-US-Japan cooperation has made remarkable progress.” It was possible because there was a political will, and in particular, Korea demonstrated (will).”
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