The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The grant program focuses on facilitating a media study tour for Japanese journalists to deepen their understanding of trilateral security cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. This initiative follows the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit that pledged to inaugurate a new era of partnership, emphasizing enhanced defense exercises, improved information sharing, and increased cooperation on ballistic missile defense, particularly against DPRK missile threats. The program aims to have Japanese print journalists participate in a five-day tour, including visits to Tokyo and Seoul (with a focus on the DMZ), where they will engage with policymakers and experts from all three countries. The objective is to provide journalists with firsthand experience and insights into the evolving trilateral security dynamics and its significance to regional stability. Moreover, the program encourages Japanese journalists to network with their counterparts from the Republic of Korea, fostering important regional connections and professional relationships among media professionals.