"Duty to Consult" Security Pledge

The United States, Japan, and South Korea are set to sign a new security pledge called the "duty to consult," committing the three countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific.

• The "duty to consult" pledge acknowledges that the security environments of the three countries are fundamentally interlinked, and a threat to one is considered a threat to all. It seeks to strengthen cooperation and coordination in response to security challenges.
• Under the pledge, the three nations agree to consult, share information, and align their messaging in the face of a security ....