Tokyo proposed Seoul refer the issue of Dokdo to the International Court of Justice, but Seoul rejected its proposal saying it is “not worth consideration,” Yonhap news agency reported.
Self Defense Forces in Japan have planned to invite South Korean officers from their South Korean Air Force’s southern combat command to Japan form Monday to Thursday, but Seoul suddenly sent a note saying their officers will not participate. Korean Navy officers in charge of education and training had been invited to visit Japan on Monday, but the plan was also called off, the paper said.
Asahi said no decision has been made on a planned visit to Japan on Sept 10 by the commander of the South Korean Navy‘s 1st Fleet for meetings with Japanese officials and an Air Force training program for high-ranking commanders scheduled for Sept. 18.
South Korea’s defense ministry said the worsening sentiment against Japan has forced the government to review some of the planned military exchange programs.
“As the Dokdo defense drill has been regularly carried out, it will be held as planned,” a senior military official said. “It is aimed at repelling a vessel that has illegally approached Dokdo, which is our (South Korean) territory,” quoted by the agecny.
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