"Tri-National Security Alliance Formed to Tackle North Korean Threats"

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea, and Japan have called for a stronger international effort to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program, cybertheft activities, and alleged arms transfers to Russia. The three countries expressed concerns about a potential arms alignment between North Korea and Russia, with worries that North Korea may be providing munitions to Russia in exchange for technology assistance. The United States, South Korea, and Japan have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation and improve their response to North Korean missile testing and space-launch activities. They also plan to disrupt North Korea's revenue from cryptocurrency hacking and money laundering. South Korean intelligence officials suspect that North Korea has shipped over a million artillery shells to Russia. The three security advisers reaffirmed North Korea's obligations under U.N. Security Council resolutions and agreed to coordinate efforts for their implementation. The allies are preparing for the possibility of increased weapons demonstrations and threats from North Korea in 2024, including a potential seventh nuclear test.