Japan, S. Korea sign extradition pact ahead of World Cup

Japan, S. Korea sign extradition pact ahead of World Cup

SEOUL, South Korea - Visiting Japanese Justice Minister Mayumi Moriyama (L) and South Korean Justice Minister Song Jeong Ho shake hands at the South Korea's Justice Ministry in Seoul on April 8 after signing the bilateral criminal extradition treaty. The two countries plan to enforce the treaty ahead of the World Cup soccer finals, which they will co-host from late May to late June.

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