Following Japan’s move towards greater militarisation, China and South Korea edge closer.
![Japan's moves to expand its military role abroad have not proved popular with its neighbours [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014710122237378734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Alex Jensen is a Seoul-based broadcast journalist covering both domestic and foreign affairs. He currently hosts a breakfast current affairs show for South Korea's tbs eFM and freelances for several international broadcasters and news outlets.
Following Japan’s move towards greater militarisation, China and South Korea edge closer.
![Japan's moves to expand its military role abroad have not proved popular with its neighbours [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014710122237378734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)