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18th Japan-ROK Consultation on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues

March 25, 2026
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Dr. NAKAMURA shaking hands with Mr. Ha Wieyoung, Director-General for International Security

The 18th Japan-ROK Consultation on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues was held on March 24 in Seoul.

  1. The Japanese side was represented by Dr. NAKAMURA Kimitake, Ambassador, Director-General of Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, while the ROK side was represented by Mr. Ha Wieyoung, Director-General for International Security, Office of Strategy and Intelligence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
  2. During this consultation, the two sides exchanged views on a broad range of key international issues in the areas of arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Looking ahead to the 11th NPT Review Conference, the two sides concurred on further deepening bilateral cooperation in these fields and to continue consultations. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of Japan and the ROK working even more closely together to address issues including North Korea's nuclear and missile issues.

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