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FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance
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Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...
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Related coverage for "FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance": Anadolu Agency — South Korea's president calls for 'speedier cooperation' at NATO defense forum in Türkiye. The korea Herald News — [Uzbekistan Forum] Korea calls Uzbekistan key partner in Central Asia push. The Economic Times — Korea: Denuclearisation must start with US allies . ArabNews — North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligence. The Daily Signal — Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US