Hot-line between Korea and Japan to be Established

The three military hot lines between Seoul and Tokyo, for cooperative resolution of emergency situations such as North Korea's firing missiles or spy ship incursions, will be operated from May 6.
A source in the Ministry of National Defence announced on May 4, 'The urgent communication system between the two countries' military administrations and mutual assistance while dealing with North Korea is prepared.'
The line connects both countries' policy planning bureaus, the Navy and the air-forces headquarters.
This hot-line, that make use of international telephone lines, is built under an agreement between the Korean Minister of National Defence Cheon Yong Taek and Japanese Minister Norota Howsei signed last January in Seoul.
The Japanese Military contacted the Korean ministry on March 23 when an unknown ship violated their territorial sea. That was the first emergency call between the two countries' military administrations.
Jooan Kang : jooan@joongang.co.kr