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South Korea, US, and Japan Conduct First Trilateral Tabletop Exercise in Five Years

Defense officials met in Seoul to simulate coordinated responses to regional threats and prepare for upcoming Defense Trilateral Talks.

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

  • South Korea, the United States, and Japan held a tabletop exercise in Seoul this week, marking the first DTT-linked exercise since 2020.
  • The exercise focused on coordinated responses to hypothetical regional security scenarios, particularly addressing North Korean threats.
  • Key participants included Andrew Winternitz from the US, Woo Kyung-seok from South Korea, and Osamu Ashizuka from Japan.
  • The three nations reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining momentum in trilateral security cooperation through joint exercises and dialogue.
  • Preparations are underway for the 16th Defense Trilateral Talks, expected in the first half of 2025 under the new US administration.