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09TOKYO1369
2009-06-18 01:27:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-ROK SUMMIT
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001369
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR, EAP/J, EAP/P,
PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-ROK SUMMIT
UNCLAS TOKYO 001369
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR, EAP/J, EAP/P,
PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-ROK SUMMIT
1. LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Thursday morning included a Yomiuri
report claiming that an analysis by the Ministry of Defense shows
that the long-range ballistic missile apparently being prepared for
launch by North Korea from the Dongchang-ri missile site on the
country's northwest coast will likely fly over Aomori Prefecture in
the direction of Hawaii.
2. "Policy Foundation Should Be Established in Calm Manner" The
liberal Asahi editorialized (6/16): "During their meeting yesterday,
President Obama and President Lee clearly stated their position to
strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance to deal with North Korea, which has
been intensifying its threats with missile and nuclear tests... We
cannot predict what will happen during the power transition process
[in North Korea]. There are developments indicating another missile
launch. The U.S. and South Korea have reconfirmed their alliance.
President Lee plans to visit Japan later this month to hold talks
with Prime Minister Aso. Japan and South Korea need to confirm their
coordination at that time. Instead of unnecessarily overreacting,
the U.S., Japan, and South Korea should study measures against North
Korea by considering different situations that could possibly
develop in the nation in the future. The three nations should
cooperate in developing measures, and expand their common foundation
[of policy options].
3. "How to Respond to North Korea's Provocation" The moderate
Yomiuri wrote in an editorial (6/16): "A firm alliance is an
important pillar of security relations. The U.S.-ROK summit
confirmed that fact... In view of growing threats [from North
Korea], it is significant that the leaders of the U.S. and South
Korea displayed their firm position of not overlooking the selfish
actions by North Korea... President Obama and President Lee agreed
to steadily implement the new UN Security Council resolution by
saying that belligerent and provocative behavior will be met with
broad and strict enforcement of sanctions. As long as North Korea
continues its nuclear and missile development programs, the
international community should impose rigorous sanctions. China's
response holds the key to effective implementation of sanctions. The
U.S., Japan, and South Korea need to closely coordinate to call on
China to engage responsibly in the matter."
ZUMWALT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR, EAP/J, EAP/P,
PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-ROK SUMMIT
1. LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Thursday morning included a Yomiuri
report claiming that an analysis by the Ministry of Defense shows
that the long-range ballistic missile apparently being prepared for
launch by North Korea from the Dongchang-ri missile site on the
country's northwest coast will likely fly over Aomori Prefecture in
the direction of Hawaii.
2. "Policy Foundation Should Be Established in Calm Manner" The
liberal Asahi editorialized (6/16): "During their meeting yesterday,
President Obama and President Lee clearly stated their position to
strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance to deal with North Korea, which has
been intensifying its threats with missile and nuclear tests... We
cannot predict what will happen during the power transition process
[in North Korea]. There are developments indicating another missile
launch. The U.S. and South Korea have reconfirmed their alliance.
President Lee plans to visit Japan later this month to hold talks
with Prime Minister Aso. Japan and South Korea need to confirm their
coordination at that time. Instead of unnecessarily overreacting,
the U.S., Japan, and South Korea should study measures against North
Korea by considering different situations that could possibly
develop in the nation in the future. The three nations should
cooperate in developing measures, and expand their common foundation
[of policy options].
3. "How to Respond to North Korea's Provocation" The moderate
Yomiuri wrote in an editorial (6/16): "A firm alliance is an
important pillar of security relations. The U.S.-ROK summit
confirmed that fact... In view of growing threats [from North
Korea], it is significant that the leaders of the U.S. and South
Korea displayed their firm position of not overlooking the selfish
actions by North Korea... President Obama and President Lee agreed
to steadily implement the new UN Security Council resolution by
saying that belligerent and provocative behavior will be met with
broad and strict enforcement of sanctions. As long as North Korea
continues its nuclear and missile development programs, the
international community should impose rigorous sanctions. China's
response holds the key to effective implementation of sanctions. The
U.S., Japan, and South Korea need to closely coordinate to call on
China to engage responsibly in the matter."
ZUMWALT