Japan, S. Korea Ink Controversial Intelligence Deal
Faizan Hashmi Published November 14, 2016 | 04:15 PM
TOKYO, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Nov, 2016 ) - South Korea and Japan reached a controversial deal Monday to share defence intelligence, Japanese officials said, despite protests from opposition parties and activists in Seoul.
Japan controlled the Korean peninsula as a colony from 1910-1945, with the legacy of the harsh rule marring relations with both North and South Korea today. South Korea and Japan were on the verge of signing a deal in June 2012, but Seoul suddenly backtracked, with Japanese media blaming anti-Japanese sentiment among the South Korean public for the move.
Both sides reopened talks last month following North Korea's continued advances in its nuclear and missile programmes, which are seen as a threat in both countries.
Officials meeting in Japan's capital "reached a working agreement and conducted a provisional signing," Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement, without providing details.
"We will continue making final arrangements toward the official signing," the statement said. The issue remains divisive in South Korea and the timing comes as the country has seen massive street demonstrations calling for the resignation of President Park Geun-Hye over a domestic political scandal.
The deal has been fiercely opposed by South Korean opposition parties and civic activists, citing Seoul's failure to seek public support and historical sensitivities.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Army committed to dismantle terrorist groups, ensure protection of people: DG IS ..
"The New realme Note 50 Breaks Sales Records for The Month of April”
Vivo Y100 is Now Available in Pakistan with Color Changing Design & 80W FlashCha ..
Zero-tolerance policy to continue against overbilling: Mohsin Naqvi
Govt working to extend retirement age to 65 years: Finance Minister
Synergy Group wins big at the Effie Awards 2024
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Indian board makes important statement
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 7 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 07 May 2024
Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities ..
Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations t ..
Sharjah Police launches 'Your belongings, your responsibility' awareness campaig ..
More Stories From World
-
'Together we will win': Putin tells Russians at inauguration
21 minutes ago -
Cricket: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe second T20 scores
21 minutes ago -
Ambassador Hashmi visits CATIC headquarters, meets Chairman Liu Yu
31 minutes ago -
Malaysia acid-attack footballer in 'critical but stable' condition
31 minutes ago -
Claims of chemical weapon use in Ukraine 'insufficiently substantiated': watchdog
31 minutes ago -
Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France
31 minutes ago
-
Crystal Palace thrash Man Utd 4-0 to leave Ten Hag's future in doubt
1 hour ago -
Star dog Messi will interview stars on Cannes red carpet
2 hours ago -
Timberwolves maul Nuggets, Brunson fires Knicks over Pacers
2 hours ago -
GCC keen on exploring further opportunities for cooperation with CARICOM, Albudaiwi says
2 hours ago -
KSrelief disributes food aid in Abasan Al Kabira, Nuseirat Governorate, Gaza
2 hours ago -
Turkish scientist's high-tech microplastics detection gets international recognition
2 hours ago