February 8th 2025.
The South Korean foreign ministry expressed their delight on Saturday about the recent summit meeting between the United States and Japan. During the meeting, the leaders of both countries reassured their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea. On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba came together for their first in-person summit and discussed their concerns about North Korea's advancing weapons programmes. They also emphasised the importance of trilateral cooperation with South Korea.
The ministry stated that the views expressed by the US and Japan align with their own policies, which have been consistently communicated to the US through various channels at all levels. They also mentioned their dedication to continue diplomatic efforts for the complete denuclearisation of North Korea, with a focus on close trilateral cooperation with Washington and Tokyo.
The summit took place amidst anticipation for the potential resumption of Trump's diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as reported by Yonhap news agency. In a recent interview with Fox News, Trump had expressed his willingness to reach out to Kim again, describing him as a "smart guy." He further reinforced this sentiment during the joint press conference, stating that having a good relationship with Kim is a positive thing.
Trump also took the opportunity to boast about his success in preventing a war with North Korea, claiming that if he had not won the presidential election, things would have ended up in a "very bad situation." He credited his relationship with Kim, which was built through his diplomacy in his first term, for preventing a serious conflict from occurring in Korea.
During the summit, Trump and Ishiba discussed their shared commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. Trump also emphasised his efforts to ensure safety and stability on the peninsula, which he started during his first term. Ishiba also mentioned having "candid" discussions with Trump about various challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, including issues related to North Korea, the South China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait.
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