GSOMIA

For general concept of treaty on military intelligence exchange, see Foundational agreement.

GSOMIA is an acronym for 'General Security of Military Information Agreement',^[1] mainly known for a bilateral military treaty for exchange of military information between Japan and South Korea.

GSOMIA

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Japan on the Protection of Classified Military Information
Signing ceremony of Japan-South Korea GSOMIA in Seoul
Type	Military treaty
Signed	23 November 2016 (2016-11-23)
Location	Seoul, South Korea
Effective	23 November 2016 (2016-11-23)
Signatories	Yasumasa Nagamine Han Min-goo
Parties	Japan  ROK
Languages	English
Full text
Japan-Korea GSOMIA at Wikisource

History

The agreement was signed on 23 November 2016 at Seoul, South Korea.^[2]

GSOMIA was involved in 2019 by South Korean president Moon Jae-in as part of Japan–South Korea trade dispute, yet retained by pressure from Trump administration of the United States.^[3] The treaty came back in force by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol later in year 2023.^[4]