A Japanese warship arrived in Korea, Monday, for a multinational naval drill later this week, bearing a flag that, for many Koreans, symbolizes Japan s past military expansionism and colonization. JS Hamagiri, an Asagiri-class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, sailed into Busan Port with the Rising Sun flag hoisted, ahead of the Eastern Endeavor 23 aimed at reinforcing strategic capabilities to prevent and deter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer flying the controversial rising sun flag enters a South Korean port to attend a naval drill scheduled for later this week, amid recovering ties between the two neighbors.
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A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer will fly the rising sun flag when taking part in a naval drill in South Korea next week, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said on May 26, amid improving ties between the two Asian neighbors.