In view of the flybys by Japanese planes, South Korean defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo is stressing the importance of a strong defense posture.<br /> Minister Jeong paid a visit Saturday afternoon to Fleet Command in the southern port city of Busan.<br />There, he was briefed about the string of flights,... three of which have happened this month alone, and which he said are serious provocations to a military partner like South Korea.<br />The minister instructed the Navy to respond... according to protocol, saying no country can accept such aggressive, close-range flights near its ships. <br />
