“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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