Back in 2012, when they failed to seal the pact due to strong objections in South Korea, the pact‘s name didn‘t carry the sensitive word „military.“

Opposition parties and progressive activists have opposed the deal, arguing Japan has not sincerely apologized for its wartime atrocities while moving to expand its military role overseas.

Three opposition parties — the Minjoo Party, the People‘s Party and the Justice Party — said they will submit a joint motion to dismiss the defense minister on Nov. 30.