Biden to host leaders of South Korea, Japan at Camp David

President Biden plans to host the leaders of Japan and South Korea for a trilateral summit at Camp David in Maryland on Aug. 18, the White House stated Friday.

Mr. Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plan to debate methods to extend their cooperation within the Indo-Pacific and deal with the “continued threat” posed by North Korea.

The leaders are also anticipated to debate methods to strengthen their ties to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a political and financial union of 10 international locations in Southeast Asia.

“The summit will advance a shared trilateral vision for addressing global and regional security challenges, promoting a rules-based international order, and bolstering economic prosperity,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated.

Japan and South Korea have a thorny historical past, although they’re each thought of key companions to the U.S.

Mr. Biden is courting Indo-Pacific allies as he contends with Chinese aggression within the area and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un’s refusal to surrender nuclear weapons and superior missiles.

The U.S. chief hosted then-Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on the White House early in his time period in 2021, and Mr. Yoon visited for a state dinner in April.

Mr. Biden additionally courted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by internet hosting a state dinner for him in June.