GSOMIA
GSOMIA
Military treaty between Japan and South Korea
For general concept of treaty on military intelligence exchange, see Foundational agreement.
GSOMIA is an acronym for 'General Security of Military Information Agreement',[1] mainly known for a bilateral military treaty for exchange of military information between Japan and South Korea.
Quick Facts Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Japan on the Protection of Classified Military Information, Type ...
| Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Japan on the Protection of Classified Military Information | |
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Signing ceremony of Japan-South Korea GSOMIA in Seoul | |
| Type | Military treaty |
| Signed | 23 November 2016 (2016-11-23) |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Effective | 23 November 2016 (2016-11-23) |
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 Japan-Korea GSOMIA at Wikisource | |
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The agreement was signed on 23 November 2016 at Seoul, South Korea.[2]
GSOMIA was involved in 2019 by South Korean president Moon Jae-in as part of Japan–South Korea trade dispute, yet retained by pressure from Trump administration of the United States.[3] The treaty came back in force by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol later in year 2023.[4]
- Rich, Motoko; Wong, Edward (2019-11-22). "Under U.S. Pressure, South Korea Stays in Intelligence Pact With Japan". The New York Times. Tokyo. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- Murakami, Sakura; Park, Ju-Min (2023-03-17). "South Korea and Japan hail spring thaw amid missiles and weight of history". Reuters. Tokyo/Seoul. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
