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US, South Korea, Japan to Sign Security Deal Against North Korea Before Inauguration

Jun 16, 2024, 11:23 PM

The United States, South Korea, and Japan are set to sign a deal to formalize their security partnership against threats from North Korea's nuclear weapons. This trilateral security cooperation framework aims to strengthen their security ties before the next US presidential inauguration in January, cementing ties between the three nations. South Korea's Defense Minister Wonsik confirmed the agreement, which comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected visit to North Korea this week.