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Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations

South Korea, U.S. and Japan look to boost cooperation on North Korea after nuclear test

There will be dramatic changes in Seoul’s military and defense relations with Japan, Ministry of National Defense (MND) spokesperson Kim Min-seok said at a press conference in Seoul on Monday.

The announcement follows a rare conversation held between the two countries’ defense ministers on January 8.

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