Japan defense chief visits key South Korean base facing China

Trip underscores shared concerns about maritime security

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Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, fourth from the right, meets with South Korean National Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, fourth from the left. (Kyodo via the Japanese Defense Ministry)

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SEOUL -- Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday visited South Korea's 2nd Fleet Command at Pyeongtaek, part of a trip in which he stressed cooperation with the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific.

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