US, South Korea, Japan to Push Cooperation Amid Threats From North Korea and China

The three countries agreed to coordinate efforts on a supply chain warning system to protect critical minerals from disruptions due to economic coercion.
US, South Korea, Japan to Push Cooperation Amid Threats From North Korea and China
U.S. President Joe Biden (C) welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R), and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to Camp David, Md., for a Trilateral Summit on Aug. 18, 2023. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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National security advisors from the United States, Japan, and South Korea met in Seoul on Dec. 9 as a follow-up to the historical Camp David Summit in August to further cooperation in response to the growing risks of North Korea’s nuclear threats and China’s economic coercion in East Asia.

The three countries reaffirmed their commitment, as agreed at the Camp David Summit, to coordinate efforts on a supply chain warning system to protect critical minerals and rechargeable batteries from disruptions due to economic coercion.

Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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