Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to North Korea for the first time in 24 years has prompted South Korea, the United States, and Japan to collaborate in analyzing the visit's process and outcomes. The three countries aim to closely examine the implications of Putin's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and coordinate on regional security issues in East Asia. South Korea is committed to safeguarding its own rights and interests, ensuring regional peace among allies, and exploring potential countermeasures to maintain security. In addition to the focus on regional security, South Korea is looking to expand its diplomatic efforts by engaging in multilateral dialogue with Central Asian countries. This move is seen as a significant step forward in South Korea's diplomacy, with plans to become the third country, after China and the US, to host a multilateral summit with Central Asian nations. Meanwhile, during President Yoon Suk Yeo's bilateral summit in Uzbekistan, South Korea signed a pact on tariff concessions with Uzbekistan, facilitating exports of South Korean automobile industry-related goods and foods, and supporting Uzbekistan's bid to join the World Trade Organization. Additionally, a deal was reached to sell six domestically-developed high-speed trains to Uzbekistan, marking a significant milestone for South Korea's high-speed train industry and its potential expansion into other international markets.