▶ Trump and Trilateral Cooperation: The Trump administration’s approach to ROK-US-Japan cooperation will likely depend on his strategic priorities, potentially emphasizing institutionalization and alignment with an "America First" Indo-Pacific Strategy. ▶ Challenges Ahead: Diverging national objectives, Trump's skepticism of multilateralism, and viewing trilateral efforts as a Biden legacy may hind...

► The U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral partnership has evolved into a structured framework addressing security, economic, and technological challenges, with key milestones like the Camp David Summit (2023) and Lima APEC Summit (2024). ► The creation of a trilateral secretariat aims to institutionalize coordination, focusing on North Korea deterrence, resilient supply chains, and technological collaboration,...