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South Korea and Japan sign agreement to strengthen cooperation
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On March 19 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea announced a new bilateral framework with Tokyo aimed at enhancing collaboration regarding security challenges posed by Pyongyang's ballistic missile program. Officials from both nations emphasized that this partnership is driven not only by immediate regional stability but also to counteract rising tensions stemming from North Korean nuclear activities and potential threats against South Koreans living in Japan or Japanese citizens abroad the country has been criticized for its stance on these issues, while Seoul insists it will continue pursuing...
Key Points
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1The South Korean government has confirmed the establishment of a new Ministry for Unification, signaling an official shift in its approach to inter-Korean relations.
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2President Yoon Suk-yeol and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un have agreed on key principles including 'peaceful coexistence' as part of their recent dialogue framework.
Developments
[Mar 19, 02:38]
The new Ministry for Unification was officially established to manage inter-Korean affairs and promote peace between the two Koreas.
[Mar 19, 05:47] (approx)
President Yoon Suk-yeol met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss inter-Korean relations and agreed on the principle of 'peaceful coexistence'.