Geopolitical Conflict
South Korea postpones joint drill with Japan over refueling dispute
South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute; tensions rise over disputed islets in the Sea of Japan.
South Korea has indefinitely postponed a joint military drill with Japan amid a dispute over refueling support. Japan refused to refuel South Korean military jets after learning they recently flew near contested islets in the Sea of Japan, which South Korea controls but Japan claims. The drill, involving the South Korean Navy and Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force, was seen as a symbol of strengthened cooperation; its postponement reflects renewed friction over territorial claims and military coordination in the region.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Sea of Japan (East Sea), near disputed islets called Takeshima (Japan) and Dokdo (South Korea)
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 15:09 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 15:09 UTC
- Source
- Anadolu Agency
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