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Japan, South Korea urged to boost regional stability amid US uncertainty

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A former Japanese defense minister, Taro Kono, has stated that Japan and South Korea must increase their own efforts to ensure regional stability, especially as the United States' commitment appears to be wavering. Kono suggested that while European nations might still form a defense alliance without U.S. involvement, this would be nearly impossible for countries in the Indo-Pacific, including South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. The discussion, which included former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and was moderated by Moon Chung-in, highlighted the need for these nations to rely more on each other for regional security. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’

    Japan and South Korea should build a stronger security alliance to anchor regional stability as US commitment to East Asia becomes less certain, former Japanese foreign and defence minister Taro Kono said on Wednesday. “I think it is indispensable for peace and stability for East…

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