Japan, South Korea move past radar row to improve defense ties

Countries agree on measures to prevent recurrence of radar lock-ons

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Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, left, and his South Korean counterpart Shin Won-sik agreed to resume bilateral defense talks.  © Kyodo

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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