"South Korea's Yoon emphasizes security cooperation with US and Japan at Camp David summit"

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for stronger security cooperation with the United States and Japan to address North Korea's nuclear threat ahead of the trilateral summit at Camp David. The leaders are expected to announce plans for expanded military cooperation on ballistic missile defense and technology development. Yoon emphasized the importance of improved ties with Japan and highlighted the role of Japanese bases in deterring North Korean aggression. The summit is likely to anger North Korea and has been criticized by China. South Korea maintains that its alliance with the U.S. and regional initiatives are not aimed at targeting China.