ATLANTA—The United States, South Korea, and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during trilateral talks held on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met in Atlanta on Friday and issued a joint statement underscoring their “resolute commitment to the complete denuclearization” of North Korea.Al Jazeera
The three diplomats also pledged the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, including measures that prohibit support for revenue generation linked to North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. They further endorsed the work of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team in tracking sanctions violations and evasion. Korea.
The statement comes amid speculation about a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with Trump having made repeated overtures for dialogue. North Korea has consistently rejected calls for denuclearization, insisting its nuclear arsenal is permanent.
The allies maintained that the path to dialogue remains open while emphasizing the need for a robust deterrence posture and continued efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.