北朝鮮情勢を協議へ　米大統領、日韓歴訪時に

　【ワシントン時事】サキ米大統領報道官は５日の記者会見で、バイデン大統領が２０日からの日韓歴訪で両国首脳と北朝鮮情勢を協議すると語った。サキ氏は「大陸間弾道ミサイル（ＩＣＢＭ）の度重なる試射を含め、北朝鮮が地域を不安定化させる行動を続けていることに鑑み、日韓への米国の安全保障上の責務を再確認する」と述べた。
　サキ氏はまた、対ウクライナ支援やロシアの責任追及のほか、日韓両国との安全保障関係の深化と経済連携の強化、気候変動や新型コロナウイルス対策が首脳会談の議題になると指摘した。（2022/05/06-08:08）

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that President Joe Biden will discuss North Korean issues when he holds bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Japan and South Korea during his tour of the two Asian countries later this month.
   In light of "North Korea's continued destabilizing actions in the region, including the test-launch of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles," Biden will make clear that the United States' commitment to security of Japan and South Korea is "iron-clad," Psaki told a press conference.
   The leaders will also discuss joint efforts to support the people of Ukraine and hold Russia accountable, as well as "opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships and enhance our economic ties," climate change and COVID-19, the White House press secretary said.
   Biden is set to visit Japan and South Korea on May 20-24 for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol.