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South Korea, U.S., and Japan Conclude Trilateral Tabletop Exercise in Seoul

The first such drill in five years emphasizes renewed defense cooperation to counter North Korean threats, with follow-up dialogues planned.

U.S. acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Cara Abercrombie, South Korea's Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Cho Chang-rae, and Japan Director General for Defense Policy Taro Yamato (L to R) pose at the 15th Defense Trilateral Talks (DTT) in Seoul on Sept. 10, 2024, in this photo provided by the defense ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The trilateral tabletop exercise, held Tuesday and Wednesday in Seoul, simulated responses to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
  • This marks the first DTT-linked exercise since 2020 and the first conducted outside the United States, signaling a revitalized partnership.
  • Defense officials from all three nations pledged to sustain momentum in security cooperation during the working-level Defense Trilateral Talks.
  • Preparations are underway for the 16th Defense Trilateral Talks and the Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue, scheduled for next week at the Pentagon.
  • Ongoing Nuclear Consultative Group deliberations are expected to lead to a follow-up meeting as early as June, focusing on extended deterrence strategies.