Contents
Introduction 1
Key Points of the Ninth ROK-Japan-China Trilateral Summit 2
1. Recognition and Commitment to Sustained Trilateral Cooperation 2
2. Proposal of Cooperation Projects in Six Key Areas 2
3. Discussion on Regional and Global Cooperation 3
Main Takeaways from Bilateral Summits 4
1. ROK-China Summit 4
2. ROK-Japan Summit 4
3. China-Japan Summit 5
Assessment 6
1. Restoring the Momentum of Trilateral Cooperation 6
2. Opportunities for Improving Bilateral Relations 6
3. Clarification of the Confrontational Dynamics on Ongoing Political and Diplomatic Issues 7
4. Mitigating Polarization and Confrontation in the Indo-Pacific Region 8
5. Implications for the ROK's Foreign Policy 9