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US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their shared commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. The joint statement from the trilateral foreign ministers arrives while Pyongyang consistently rejects disarmament. Meanwhile, Washington pursues a potential new meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside discussions concerning a possible APEC gathering. Additionally, the US, UK, Canada, the European Union, and two unnamed African nations have increased pressure on Pyongyang to surrender its nuclear weapons.

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  • ✓ The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
  • ✓ North Korea continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington.
  • ✓ US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
  • ✓ The US, UK, Canada and the EU have turned up pressure on North Korea to surrender its nuclear arms, alongside condemnation from two African nations.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The foreign ministers of the United States, South Korea and Japan issued a fresh joint statement demanding the complete denuclearization of North Korea.

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  1. US, South Korea and Japan Vow North Korea Denuclearization

    The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their shared commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. The joint statement from the trilateral foreign ministers arrives while Pyongyang consistently rejects disarmament. Meanwhile, Washington pursues a potential new meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside discussions concerning a possible APEC gathering. Additionally, the US, UK, Canada, the European Union, and two unnamed African nations have increased pressure on Pyongyang to surrender its nuclear weapons.

    Why it matters

    North Korea maintains that international sanctions fail to strip away its status as a nuclear weapons state, complicating diplomatic efforts in the region. The trilateral alignment between Washington, Seoul and Tokyo also encompasses broader security cooperation, including commitments to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and foster Arctic cooperation. Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament conditions as world powers attempt to arrange high-level talks.

    What is confirmed

    • The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
    • North Korea continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington.
    • US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
    • The US, UK, Canada and the EU have turned up pressure on North Korea to surrender its nuclear arms, alongside condemnation from two African nations.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The diplomatic push is tied to potential meetings at an upcoming APEC gathering.

    What to watch next

    • Any formal announcement regarding a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
    • Developments concerning potential APEC meeting discussions involving the trilateral allies
    • Further responses from Pyongyang regarding international disarmament demands and sanctions pressure
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    6. Business Insider Africa — U.S., UK, Canada and EU turn up pressure on North Korea to surrender nuclear arms; 2 African nations have also condemned Pyongyang
    7. Al Jazeera — US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea
    8. U.S. Department of State (.gov) — United States-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
    9. Reuters — North Korea says sanctions don't work to deny its status as nuclear weapons state
    10. The Japan Times — U.S., South Korea and Japan vow ‘complete’ denuclearization of North Korea
    11. www.japantimes.co.jp — U.S., South Korea and Japan vow ‘complete’ denuclearization ...
    12. www.aljazeera.com — US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation ...
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