A New Alliance in the making for NE Asia...the Hani thinks so:

In March, United States Pacific Command Commander William Fallon, speaking before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, revealed American intentions to create a three-way alliance between the U.S., Korea, and Japan, one that goes beyond the alliances the U.S. has with Korea and Japan respectively.

The U.S.-ROK alliance must remain adaptable in light of the changing security environment, including unconventional threats, China’s military modernization, and the potential for reconciliation between the Koreas. The ROK and U.S. are working to transform both our militaries and the alliance. We also hope to foster greater trilateral military cooperation between the ROK, Japan, and the U.S., and we welcome Korea’s adoption of a more regional view of security and stability. By moving forward as partners we will continue to successfully modernize the alliance for our mutual and enduring benefit.