35year occupation of the peninsula. The United States has long tried to strengthen the relationship to create a more formidable bond across asia. But it hasnt quite worked until now. Whats changed . And will todays summit lead to something in writing, a joint agreement between all three nations . What would that mean for china . Joining me now is nbc news senior White House Correspondent kelly odonnell, who is at camp david, you saw her there with the president and the the director of the meeting. How did President Biden get these two leaders to come and stand side by side at camp david today . Reporter part of it has been one of the themes of the biden presidency, where hes wanted to strengthen this relationship in part because of the rise of China Economically and militarily weve seen, and of course the ongoing threats from north korea. So as you pointed out, the u. S. Has strong independent relationships with these two nations despite generations of being at war with each of them. W
last year will be activated this year, strengthening our capabilities to track north korea s missiles. we concurred that trilateral defense exercises were crucial. an annual to meeting will be established for broad goal wes committed to. in the meantime, as north korea funds its missile programs, efforts to monitor and stem such activity will be redoubled. a new trilateral working group on dprk cyberactivities will be established. moreover, korea, the u.s., and japan, in their pursuit of indo-pacific strategies oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force. respectful sovereignty,