Defense chief, Japanese envoy agree to expand bilateral exchanges in defense sector
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima met in Seoul to discuss bilateral security ties.
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South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima agreed to expand reciprocal and future-oriented defense cooperation amid regional security challenges.
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Why It Matters
South Korea and Japan have been working to mend diplomatic and security ties in response to regional tensions.
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul met with Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima on Monday and agreed to expand cooperation in the defense sector.
During the meeting in Seoul earlier in the day, Kang and Mizushima agreed on the need to continue to push for cooperation in defense exchanges in a "reciprocal" and "future-oriented" manner.
The two also reaffirmed the importance of security cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan in the face of advancing North Korean nuclear and missile threats.
During the talks, Kang urged the Japanese envoy to act as a firm "bridge" between the two countries for the development of bilateral relations.
Open Questions
- What specific joint defense projects will be undertaken?
