"Please pay a lot of attention to us...The importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance remains the same."

"U.S.-Japan alliance, diplomatic and security axis...Foundation for International Peace"

"Security Environment Around South Korea, the U.S., and Japan Is Severe"Continued close cooperation"

"Whether to meet with the president-elect has not yet been decided"

[Anchor]
Japan is also watching the results of the U.S. presidential election, paying keen attention to the impact it will have on the country.

The Japanese government is reticent, saying that no matter who is elected, the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance remains unchanged.

I'm connecting to the local area in Japan. Correspondent Kim Se-ho!

Please tell us about the Japanese atmosphere regarding the US presidential election.

[Reporter]
Yes. The Japanese government said it is paying keen attention to the development and impact of the U.S. presidential election.

Japanese government spokesman Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi made the remarks at a regular briefing today, stressing that the U.S.-Japan alliance is the backbone of Japan's diplomacy and security.

He added that it remains the basis for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the international community.

He also said that the security environment surrounding South Korea, the U.S. and Japan is getting more severe, and that there is no change in continuing to cooperate closely to respond.

It said no decision had yet been made on the need for talks between high-level officials if the president-elect is confirmed.

However, he explained that he wants to build strong trust and cooperation with the next U.S. regime to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance.

[Anchor]
Above all, the Japanese government is paying close attention to the impact on diplomacy, security, and trade, right?

[Reporter]
Japanese media are reporting in real time that former President Trump is gaining the upper hand in major competition states and is taking the lead.

In particular, the U.S. media is also sending out breaking news predictions that former President Trump's chances of winning the election are more than 90%.

At the same time, we are also gradually analyzing the impact on security and the economy.If President Trump is elected in

days, there is a possibility that he will try to reduce the U.S. role in the Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation system.

In particular, former President Trump, like Korea, is likely to pressure Japan to increase defense costs.

In the economic sector, former President Trump is determined to impose tariffs of up to 20% on products imported from Japan and other countries.

As a result, exports of major export items such as automobiles could also be put on alert, and the Japanese government is expected to work hard to come up with countermeasures.

So far, I've delivered it from Tokyo.