U.S., South Korea, Japan agree 'unprecedented' response would be needed if North Korea conducts another nuclear test
North Korea has stepped up its missile tests this year, raising fears it is considering conducting its first nuclear test since 2017.
Cho, Mori and Sherman met in Tokyo to discuss trilateral and global cooperation, according to a statement from U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price. The three shared concerns about North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches.
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on October 25, 2022, that Washington is prepared to use nuclear deterrence to protect its allies, South Korea and Japan. pic.twitter.com/tZVlfk1SGR
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 26, 2022
"We agreed that an unprecedented scale of response would be required if North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear test. We will further strengthen cooperation with the international community so that North Korea can immediately stop illegal activities and resume dialogue on denuclearization," South Korea's prime minister said. Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong.
North Korea's behavior is "reckless and deeply destabilizing for the region," Sherman said.
US to use full military capabilities, including nuclear, to protect allies South Korea and Japan, says Washington https://t.co/t8ZkX0H92M pic.twitter.com/qxVHDCvP7T
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 26, 2022
"We urge the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) to refrain from further provocations and remain committed to dialogue with the DPRK without preconditions," he added.
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