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South Korea, Japan Pursue Logistics Pact, 9-Year SAR Drill

5/31/2026

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Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi discussed a logistics support pact at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The pact would allow the two allies to share and jointly procure fuel, food and ammunition.
Ahn Gyu-back said the agreement needs citizen understanding and persuasion in both countries before proceeding.
Japan’s defence ministry said a joint humanitarian search-and-rescue drill is planned for June, the first in nine years.

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Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi discussed a logistics support pact at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The pact would allow the two allies to share and jointly procure fuel, food and ammunition.
Ahn Gyu-back said the agreement needs citizen understanding and persuasion in both countries before proceeding.
Japan’s defence ministry said a joint humanitarian search-and-rescue drill is planned for June, the first in nine years.