국방부, 초계기 갈등, 과학적 증거 가지고 협의 필요+ 한.일 대미외교당국자 일본 유엔기지서 회동<br /><br />The nation's defense ministry said it is open to dialogue with Japan,... to resolve the continuing spats.<br />The dispute between the two sides carried on for several weeks now is over the low-altitude fly-by's performed by Japanese patrol aircrafts near South Korean warships.<br />Spokesperson Choi Hyun-soo... said during Tuesday's regular press briefing that the ministry reiterates its position that the two countries need to discuss the matter through a working-level panel,... based on objective and scientific evidence.<br />She stressed Seoul is open to the option of U.S. mediation over the matter, if necessary,... as South Korea agrees the issue should be resolved through objective dialogue.<br />Meanwhile,... senior foreign affairs and defense officials Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are expected to meet in Japan this week. <br />According to South Korea's foreign ministry its director-general for North American affairs, Kim Tae-jin..., is slated to visit the UN Command's Yokota Air Base and Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan,... for two days at the end of this month.<br />UN Command Chief of Staff Mark Gillette will accompany him.<br />Kim may also meet his Japanese counterpart,... to resolve the growing tensions between the two countries. <br />
