▲ Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (C) speaks to reporters during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026. (Yonhap)

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S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday.

Ahn made the remarks to the press at a defense forum in Singapore, a day after he had bilateral talks with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

"There were discussions regarding an (potential) ACSA (acquisition and cross-servicing agreement)," Ahn told reporters at the Shangri-La Dialogue. He declined to give further details.

"As this is a matter that requires understanding and persuasion from the peoples of both countries, we still believe that we should remain cautious," he said.

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