SEOUL — Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday visited South Korea’s 2nd Fleet Command at Pyeongtaek, part of a trip in which he stressed cooperation with the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific.
Trip underscores shared concerns about maritime security
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, fourth from the right, meets with South Korean National Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, fourth from the left. (Kyodo via the Japanese Defense Ministry)
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September 10, 2025 01:03 JST