U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea Sunday to discuss their standoff about disputed islands in the Sea of Japan.

Her meetings took place on the final day of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Russia.

Following separate talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Secretary Clinton says she believes both men understand the need to resolve their island dispute diplomatically.

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