Summary
- South Korea, the United States, and Japan will discuss how to respond to future North Korean provocations and China’s role in addressing the evolving threats from North Korea during trilateral talks
- The meeting follows North Korea’s failed launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, viewed as a violation of UNSC resolutions
- The three countries will also talk about eliciting China’s cooperation in addressing North Korea-related issues
- Discussions will include finding an alternative to the disbanded U.N. expert panel and the outcomes of the recent trilateral summit
