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On 27 March 2025, the Expert Dialogue on Trilateral Cooperation was co-hosted by the National Assembly Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Forum of the ROK and the Institute for Global Strategic and Cooperation (IGSC) at the Sarangjae, National Assembly of the ROK. Mr. WI Sung-lac, Representative Member of National Assembly Bipartisan Foreign Affairs Forum, Professor HWANG Jaeho, Director of IGSC, H.E. MIZUSHIMA Koichi, Japanese Ambassador to the ROK, H.E DAI Bing, Chinese Ambassador to the ROK and Mr. ZUSHI Shuji, Deputy Secretary-General of TCS attended the dialogue and delivered remarks at the opening session. Around 40 participants, including members of the Korean National Assembly, diplomats, experts, and journalists from the three countries, participated in the dialogue.TCS DSG ZUSHI Shuji briefly introduced the outcomes of the 11th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Tokyo and TCS’ efforts in promoting trilateral people-to-people exchange to follow up on the outcomes of the 9th Trilateral Summit held last May. He pointed out that the three countries are in the same boat sailing to a shared future; cooperation is the only way to forge ahead through the waves. He called for the three countries to work together and unlock the potential of trilateral partnership so that more people of the region and beyond will benefit from trilateral cooperation.▲TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji addresses the Dialogue▲Group Photo

Message of Condolence Regarding the Wildfires in the Republic of Korea TCS extends its heartfelt sympathies to the victims, as well as to their families and friends who have lost loved ones due to the wildfires throughout the country, including in Gyeongsang Province. TCS also sincerely wishes for the swift recovery of the injured and hopes that those displaced by the disaster will be able to return to their homes as soon as possible. Furthermore, TCS hopes for the safety of all those who are courageously fighting the wildfires. Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat The 7th Consultative Board of the TCS 27 March 2025

On March 22, 2025, the 11th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting was presided by H.E. IWAYA Takeshi, Foreign Minister of Japan, and participated by H.E. WANG Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, and H.E.CHO Tae-yul, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea. TCS Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup, as well as Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji and Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang also participated in the meeting. The Foreign Ministers assessed the progress and future directions of the trilateral cooperation. Three Ministers concurred on promoting a future-oriented cooperation for the next Trilateral Summit based on the outcomes of the last Summit.Regarding the TCS, the Foreign Ministers commended the achievements and contributions of the TCS, and agreed to extend the term of the secretariat’s Consultative Board, looking forward to the secretariat playing a greater role in promoting trilateral cooperation. In his remarks, SG LEE Hee-sup expressed gratitude to the three Ministers for their unwavering support of trilateral cooperation and the TCS. SG LEE provided an overview of the efforts the TCS has made to advance trilateral cooperation, emphasizing initiatives such as Trilateral +X Cooperation, the "Year of Cultural Exchange 2025-2026," and the importance of strengthening the TCS's capacity building to foster deeper, more comprehensive collaboration.(Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)(Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

On 20 March 2025, Vice Governor SUN Yong of Anhui Province of China, paid a visit to the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS), and met with Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup and Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang. SG LEE extended a warm welcome to Vice Governor SUN and his delegation. He provided an overview of TCS and its key initiatives, highlighting the successful collaboration with Anhui Province in 2023 through the Trilateral Young Rural Leaders’ Exchange Program. He also underscored the significance of local government exchanges, noting that Anhui’s rich tourism resources could serve as a vital platform for enhancing cultural and people-to-people exchanges among China, Japan, and the ROK. Vice Governor SUN expressed his appreciation for TCS’s efforts in fostering regional cooperation and reaffirmed Anhui Province’s commitment to establishing a long-term collaboration mechanism, particularly in trade, environmental protection, and cultural and tourism exchanges. He emphasized the province’s dedication to deepening trilateral cooperation in these areas and extended an invitation to SG LEE to attend the RCEP Huangshan Forum, which will be held in Anhui Province. ▲Group Photo▲SG LEE meeting with Vice Governor SUN