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South Korea, Japan eye military logistics pact amid China concerns

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South Korea and Japan are considering a military logistics pact that would streamline the exchange of supplies like fuel and ammunition during joint operations or emergencies. This potential agreement aims to deepen security cooperation between the two Northeast Asian nations. However, historical grievances and concerns about souring relations with China present significant hurdles to finalizing the deal. AI

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South Korea, Japan eye military logistics pact amid China concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    South Korea and Japan eye military logistics pact. Should China be wary?

    If South Korea and Japan sign a military logistics support agreement, their ties with the US would deepen as they act in concert to deter China and North Korea, analysts said. However, they noted that several “hurdles” must be cleared before the deal could be sealed, including do…

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