NBC/Reuters: South Korea scraps intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid bitter feud between U.S. allies
The decision is likely to be met with dismay in the United States, which fears weakened security cooperation on North Korea.
SEOUL — South Korea said on Thursday it will scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, a decision that could further escalate a dispute over history and trade and undercut security cooperation on North Korea.
The decision is likely to be met with dismay in the United States, which fears weakened security cooperation. The accord is important for efforts to fend off North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
The decision was announced after an hours-long debate within the presidential National Security Council. The pact was due to be automatically renewed on Saturday, unless either side decided to cancel it.
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WNU Editor: With current tensions in Asia being very high because of China, this is the last thing that the U.S. and its allies need.
More News On South Korea Terminating Its Intelligence - Military Pact With Japan
S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute -- AP
South Korea Says It Will Scrap Intelligence-Sharing Deal With Japan -- The New York Times
South Korea axes pact to share military intelligence with Japan -- The Washington Post
South Korea Ends Pact to Share Military Information With Japan -- The Wall Street Journal
South Korea pulls out of intelligence sharing pact with Japan -- Nikkei Asian Review
First military pact between S. Korea, Japan set to become history -- Korea Herald/Yonhap
S.Korea not extending intelligence pact with Japan -- NHK News
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