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South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil
Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations in the face of increasing security challenges in the region and political tumult in the host nation.
Japan, South Korean foreign ministers reaffirm ties amid security concerns
The top diplomats of Japan and South Korea have shared the view that bilateral relations remain important in the face of a tougher security environment.
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Japan FM in South Korea for talks before Trump takes office
Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan foreign minister to visit S.Korea to shore up security cooperation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will travel to South Korea on Monday to shore up security cooperation between the East Asian neighbours and their mutual U.S. ally that is meant to counter China's growing regional power.
South Korea, Japan Foreign Ministers to Meet Amid Political Turmoil in Seoul
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan will hold talks in the South Korean capital on Monday, as the key U.S. allies seek to underscore improved ties and shared security concerns amid the worst political crisis in decades in Seoul.
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan to discuss cooperation ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan were set to hold talks Monday on ways to sustain and advance bilateral ties, as well as trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.

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