Seoul Prepared To Sign Military Agreement With Japan

June 28 2012

South Korea

The South Korean Cabinet has approved a military agreement with Japan that had been delayed due to unresolved territorial and other issues, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

The accord provides for the sharing of military intelligence. It would be the first on military matters since Japan occupied Korea in the early 20th century.

The Japanese government is expected to approve the pact later this week, setting the stage for formal approval, said South Korean Foreign...

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