Korea to Sign Extradition Treaty With Japan
The Ministry of Justice on January 8 announced that it will sign an agreement with Japan for a criminal extradition pact this year.A source from the Ministry said, 'Recently the two countries reached a preliminary agreement through practical meetings. A Japanese delegation will visit Korea in March.'
A Korea-U.S. exchange treaty will come into effect early this year.
Criminals who flee to Japan are estimated to number 300-400 people and most of them are related to gang activity or drug dealing.
Korea has already signed extradition treaties with 10 nations such including the U.S., Canada and Australia.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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