Japan, S. Korea, US agree on 'close' security cooperation in wake of Putin-Kim summit
South Korea, Japan, and the United States have committed to 'close' security cooperation through 'timely' consultations in response to the recent security treaty signed between Russia and North Korea. This agreement was reported by local media on Saturday, citing South Korea's top diplomat.
Following successive phone conversations with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul discussed the developments, as reported by Yonhap News.
Earlier this week, North Korea and Russia signed a partnership agreement in Pyongyang, pledging mutual military assistance 'without delay' in case of an attack by a third country.
The 'comprehensive strategic partnership' treaty was formalized after a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
On Saturday, Cho stated, 'In response to North Korea's threats, we agreed to reinforce the strong South Korea-US alliance and enhance security cooperation among South Korea, the US, and Japan, while working closely together to ensure a firm international response.'
He added, 'It is significant that we conveyed a strong message through close cooperation and timely consultation with our allies, the US and Japan.'
Cho made these calls from New York, where he was scheduled to attend a UN Security Council meeting on cybersecurity. South Korea currently holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for this month, and Cho presided over the meeting.
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