South Korea Hints It May Strengthen Military Ties With Japan
- Defense Minister Suh Wook calls Japan ties a valuable asset
- President Moon’s government looks to add an aircraft carrier
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South Korea’s defense minister signaled the country may strengthen its military cooperation with rival Japan as the two U.S. allies work to boost regional security against threats like the ones posed by North Korea.
Suh Wook, who held talks last week with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on their debut trip abroad since taking office, said Seoul considers Japan as one of its crucial security partners and wants to continue its cooperation with the neighbor in partnership with the U.S.