SEOUL - High-level diplomatic talks focused on North Korea's recent military activities, including its spy satellite launch, were held this week among nuclear envoys from South Korea, the United States, and Japan. These discussions are part of a concerted effort to respond to escalating tensions in the region.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Deputy Nuclear Envoy Lee Jun-il met with counterparts from the U.S. and Japan to deliberate on effective strategies to counter North Korea's growing military provocations. The meeting, held in Tokyo, saw Lee engage with U.S. Deputy Special Representative for North Korea Jung Pak and Hiroyuki Namazu, Japan's director general for Asian and Oceanian affairs. The diplomats agreed to enhance cooperation and response strategies, especially in light of North Korea's recent launch of a military spy satellite. This trilateral alliance, including South Korea, the United States, and Japan, has been pivotal in imposing sanctions on Pyongyang. The envoys also discussed their upcoming roles as members of the U.N. Security Council and the potential for further collaboration. Lee's visit to Tokyo also included bilateral talks focusing on deterring North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and discussions on regional peace initiatives.