Korean teams are participating in joint maritime search and rescue exercises and defense cooperation talks while utilizing Okinawa as a layover point.

The entities involved

• Korea →

  region in East Asia

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• Okinawa →

  smallest of the five main islands of Japan

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• An air base in Okinawa is identified as a key strategic hub in relation to North Korea.Oct 23
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