US, Japan, South Korea Pledge Cooperation on Strategic Issues

US ambassador to South Korea emphasized the need for international cooperation to combat cybersecurity threats, particularly from North Korea, during a forum in Seoul. The ambassador highlighted the importance of trilateral efforts with South Korea and Japan to enhance cyber resilience. Additionally, commerce and trade ministers from the US, Japan, and South Korea pledged to collaborate on various strategic issues like AI security, clean energy, and semiconductor supply chains to benefit global safety and security. Senior diplomats and military officials from Korea and the US reaffirmed their strong alliance and commitment to deterrence amid geopolitical uncertainties triggered by Russia-North Korea military ties.