Japan, US, South Korea to conduct joint navy drills on Friday: Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Advertisement
Tokyo, September 29
Naval forces of Japan, the United States and South Korea will conduct joint military drills on Friday, Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) announced on Thursday.
Advertisement
The MSDF said the exercises, including anti-submarine drills, will be held in the Sea of Japan, which South Korea calls the east Sea.
On Thursday, US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to condemn North Korea’s weapons tests in Seoul ahead of her first visit to the Demilitarised Zone separating the Koreas.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement