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Korean-Japanese Solidarity Against Militarized Japan

They stated that the reason behind Japan's attempts to strenghten its military power is to increase its political influence in Asia. This could threaten the lives of many Asian people as well as worsen inter-Korean relations, according to the activists.

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By BASE21 NEWSDESK (tolerance@base21.org)


South Korea
Oct 10, 2001

(Tokyo-Seoul) -- Civic groups from Korea and Japan held a press conference yesterday to express their concerns over plans for a stronger Japanese military.

They stated that the reason behind Japan's attempts to strenghten its military power is to increase its political influence in Asia. This could threaten the lives of many Asian people as well as worsen inter-Korean relations, according to the activists.

Korean civic groups also held a demonstration in front of the Korea Press Center condemning Japanese Prime minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to Korea.

They also announced preparations for a mass demonstratoin against the U.S. war on Afghanistan, to be held on October 22nd.


 
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