The leaders of South Korea, China, and Japan are scheduled to hold their first trilateral summit in over four years in Seoul on Monday. President Yoon Suk Yeol, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang will engage in discussions focusing on economic, trade, and health cooperation, while also aiming to minimize tensions. The meeting comes after a hiatus due to COVID-19 and historical disputes among the neighboring countries, and it is expected to result in a joint statement outlining the summit's outcomes. Additionally, the leaders will participate in a business forum to explore ways to enhance economic collaboration among the three nations. Although security issues such as North Korea's nuclear program are not officially on the agenda, they may be discussed, as Pyongyang has notified Japan of its plan to launch a military satellite. Both South Korea and Japan have criticized North Korea's satellite launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions, and negotiations are ongoing to determine the extent to which the joint statement will address the North Korean issue. A senior presidential official emphasized the need for firm military readiness during and after the trilateral summit due to the imminent launch of North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite. The trilateral summit between South Korea, China, and Japan, the first in over four years, will focus on economic, trade, and health cooperation, while also addressing the rising tension over North Korea's impending spy satellite launch. Although security issues like North Korea's nuclear program are not officially on the agenda, they could be discussed among the leaders. The summit is expected to result in a joint statement outlining the outcomes, and the leaders will also participate in a business forum to explore ways to enhance economic collaboration among the three nations.