GSOMIA
Military treaty between Japan and South Korea
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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.
| 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 |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Effective | 23 November 2016 |
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History
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]