Top S. Korean, U.S., Japanese Diplomats Reaffirm N.K. Denuclearization Goal
Senior diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan emphasize commitment to North Korea's denuclearization and urge for renewed dialogue.
Senior diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan emphasize commitment to North Korea's denuclearization and urge for renewed dialogue.
In a significant diplomatic engagement, top diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan have reiterated their strong commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. This affirmation came during trilateral talks held in New York on September 21, coinciding with the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized the necessity of dialogue with North Korea, urging the regime to return to the negotiating table. They highlighted that the path to dialogue remains open and expressed their desire for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
The joint statement also underscored the importance of adhering to U.N. Security Council resolutions, which prohibit support for North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The diplomats reaffirmed their
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