WASHINGTON/SEOUL -- As Japan and South Korea move toward rapprochement on historical grievances, American officials are considering the possibility of a new three-way format for talks with East Asian allies on the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
Washington sees warmer Tokyo-Seoul ties as chance to bring allies closer

The U.S. has welcomed signs of a rapprochement between South Korean and Japan. (Nikkei montage)
WASHINGTON/SEOUL -- As Japan and South Korea move toward rapprochement on historical grievances, American officials are considering the possibility of a new three-way format for talks with East Asian allies on the U.S. nuclear umbrella.