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
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a major international military exercise involving multiple nations and highlights geopolitical developments between key allies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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