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US-led RIMPAC drills foster closer Japan-South Korea military ties

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The world's largest maritime exercise, RIMPAC, is currently underway off the coast of Hawaii, involving 30 nations and over 30,000 personnel. This year's exercise has highlighted increased military cooperation between Japan and South Korea, with their naval officers serving in key command roles within the multinational force. Despite this collaboration, historical tensions stemming from Japan's colonial rule over Korea remain a significant factor influencing the depth of their bilateral defense ties. AI

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US-led RIMPAC drills foster closer Japan-South Korea military ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

    The key roles played by Japan and South Korea in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises led by the US have fuelled speculation whether the two neighbours could set aside differences over their common history and deepen defence cooperation. Held in waters off H…

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