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US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence
Japan and South Korea's prominent roles in this year's US-led Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises have sparked speculation about potential defense cooperation despite historical tensions. The Rimpac drills, held off Hawaii, involve 30 nations, over 30,000 troops, and a range of military assets, running from June 24 to July.
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