Biden reassures Japan and South Korea on alliance during APEC summit in Peru
US President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the APEC summit in Peru. He emphasized the importance of their alliance amid significant political changes as Trump prepares to return to office. Biden highlighted cooperation among the three nations in addressing North Korea's actions and its ties with Russia. He expressed confidence that the Japan-South Korea alliance is strong and will endure. This summit is one of Biden's final global meetings before leaving office. He is set to meet with Chinese President Xi and discuss various international issues, including support for Ukraine and climate change.