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South Korea, US, Japan Hold North Korea Consultations in Tokyo
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South Korea, US, Japan Hold North Korea Consultations in Tokyo

South Korea, the US, and Japan held consultations in Tokyo on May 12 regarding North Korea. The officials shared assessments of the Korean Peninsula and regional situations, reaffirmed the goal of complete denuclearization, and discussed cooperation for peace and stability. The meeting also addressed China's Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea and the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.

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Japan's approach to Russia's Ukraine aggression noted
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Japan's approach to Russia's Ukraine aggression noted

Japan's distinct approach to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including maintaining contact with Moscow and seeking energy imports, has been noted by European governments and NATO nations. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi defended Tokyo's outreach, emphasizing the importance of dialogue during conflict. A politician from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been attempting to arrange a meeting between the Japanese and Russian foreign ministers. Japan is also reportedly close to an agreement with the US to continue importing energy from Russia's Sakhalin 2 project.

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