SINGAPORE -- Japan and South Korea on Saturday took a step toward strengthening defense cooperation, agreeing on measures to prevent a recurrence of a radar lock-on incident that resulted in a five-year standoff.
Countries agree on measures to prevent recurrence of radar lock-ons

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, left, and his South Korean counterpart Shin Won-sik agreed to resume bilateral defense talks. © Kyodo
SINGAPORE -- Japan and South Korea on Saturday took a step toward strengthening defense cooperation, agreeing on measures to prevent a recurrence of a radar lock-on incident that resulted in a five-year standoff.