Japan And South Korea Need Deeper Military Ties. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.
Simon Whistler · July 16, 2026 · 17 min video · China & Indo-Pacific
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It's the scene that feels like it was pulled straight from Hollywood movie.
In it, we see two world leaders, Japanese Prime Minister Sanai Takahichi,
Who was part of a heavy metal band at university, and South Korean President
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Can Japan and South Korea overcome history to build a stronger military alliance? Explore rising threats from China and North Korea, political roadblocks, and why deeper defense cooperation matters now.
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