| Japan. S. Korea agree to share intelligence in historic pact |
| Last Updated(Beijing Time):2012-06-29 14:20 |
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Japanese government agreed to sign a historic accord with South Korea to share intelligence on Friday.
The move marked the first time since World War II that the two Asian neighbors signed a military pact. Japan has already inked similar accords with the United States, France and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Japan and South Korea agreed to start talks on the pact in January 2011. But the idea has met with strong criticism in South Korea due to a difficult history between the two nations.
South Koreans who are opposed to the treaty have deep concerns over Japan because the latter ruled South Korea as its colony for decades before 1945. But the pact was finally approved by Seoul despite opposition.
The treaty will enable the two nations to share information on issues concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and regional security. |
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