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South Korea tells Japan to apologise before military cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out expanding military ties with Japan until historical grievances are resolved. Analysts highlight political risks for his government due to public resentment in South Korea toward Japan, despite regional pressures from North Korea, China, and Russia.
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