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Trilateral Diplomacy in Motion: Seoul, Tokyo, Washington Eye Strategic Talks at ASEAN Summit


Updated: July 10, 2025 18:19

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South Korea, the United States, and Japan are actively coordinating a highlevel trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial gatherings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The talks, if finalized, will mark the first such engagement under South Korea’s new Lee Jae Myung administration.
 
Participants and Agenda
  • The meeting is expected to involve First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo (representing South Korea), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.
  • Discussions will likely center on regional security, including North Korea–Russia military cooperation and China’s growing assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait.
  • Trade tensions are also on the table, with Seoul and Tokyo seeking relief from steep US tariffs set to take effect August .
Recent Developments
  • South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sunglac recently met Rubio in Washington, advocating for a mutually beneficial trade resolution.
  • US President Donald Trump has sent formal tariff notifications to key partners, including South Korea and Japan, triggering urgency in diplomatic coordination.
Strategic Implications
  • The talks aim to reinforce the trilateral alliance amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic uncertainty.
  • Park’s participation underscores Seoul’s commitment to continuity in foreign policy despite leadership transitions.
Outlook
If held, the meeting could pave the way for deeper alignment on IndoPacific strategy, trade recalibration, and multilateral security cooperation.
 
Sources: The Hans India, Yonhap News, Korea JoongAng Daily, KBS World, Korea Times, Reuters Asia, MSN News

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