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Japan And South Korea Need Deeper Military Ties. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.
Fronts Staff • July 16, 2026
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About this briefing
Can Japan and South Korea overcome history to build a stronger military alliance? Explore rising threats from China and North Korea, political roadblocks, and why deeper defense cooperation matters now.
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