[HIGHLIGHTS] Defense ministers from Japan, the U.S., China and other countries discuss "Asian Security Conference" to open

The Asian Security Conference will be held in Singapore for three days until April 4. The U.S.

side asked for a meeting with China in conjunction with this meeting, but the Chinese side refused, and the gap has not been bridged. The North Korean situation will also be the focus of discussion at the meeting, as North Korea will soon launch a second military reconnaissance satellite. There is also expected to be a debate on the situation in Ukraine, and Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov is expected to attend and appeal for additional support.