Japan and South Korea are set to resume a joint search-and-rescue (SAR) drill after approximately nine years, according to reports from Japanese media. The drill, which involves maritime forces from both countries, is expected to take place in the waters near Japan.
The decision to restart the exercise comes amid improving bilateral relations between Tokyo and Seoul. The two nations had suspended the drills in 2017 due to tensions over historical and territorial issues.
Details on the exact date and scale of the drill have not been officially confirmed, but sources indicate it will focus on maritime search-and-rescue operations, a key area of cooperation for both countries given their shared maritime borders.
The resumption of the drill is seen as a positive step toward rebuilding trust and enhancing security cooperation in the region.
