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The Republic of Korea (ROK) expresses significant opposition to Japan's potential constitutional amendment, driven by suspicions of Japan's military resurgence and unresolved WWII grievances. ROK is lobbying the U.S. to intervene and pressure Japan against constitutional changes. Increased military relations between ROK and Japan aim to reduce apprehensions, while good faith negotiations regarding the Dokdo issue remain critical. Potential outcomes include diplomatic ties cut-off or acceptance of Japan's new constitution with caveats for ROK defense.
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What Is The Issue? ROK Opposition Against Japan Constitution Amend/Rewrite - ROK Suspicious of Japan Military Resurgence - Upset at continued Japanese refusal to apologize for WWII actions
Lobby US to pressure Japan not to change constitution • Increased mil-to-mil relations w/Japan to decrease apprehension • Good faith negotiations to resolve Dokdoissue • - Island sharing? Policies to Address Issue
Least Likely • - Cut off diplomatic ties • Could Happen • - Accept Japan’s new constitution with negotiated caveat of coming to ROK defense • Most Likely • - Mil-to-mil exchanges to increase transparency to Japanese intentions Courses of Actions