South Korea and Japan Work Together for Safety

韓國與日本合作保障安全

Jun 28, 2026, 06:26
JapanInternational

Introduction

Two defense leaders met in Seoul on June 28. They want to make their countries safe.

兩位國防領袖於 6 月 28 日在首爾會面，他們希望讓兩國更加安全。

Main Body

South Korea and Japan had problems in the past. Now, the leaders want to be friends. They want to stop fights about old history.

韓國與日本過去存在許多問題。現在領導人們希望建立友好關係，停止針對舊有歷史的爭執。

Both countries are worried about North Korea and Russia. They will work with the USA. They will use new computers and robots for defense.

兩國都對北韓與俄羅斯感到擔憂。他們將與美國合作，利用新電腦與機器人進行防禦。

They started sea exercises again. This is the first time in ten years. Their plane teams also work together.

他們重新啟動了海上演習，這是十年來的第一次。他們的飛行編隊也將共同協作。

But some problems still exist. The two countries still argue about land and old wars.

但某些問題依然存在，兩國仍就領土與舊戰爭問題而爭論。

Conclusion

The two countries want to stop nuclear weapons. They will work together on technology and the sea.

兩國希望阻止核武，將在技術與海上領域共同合作。

Vocabulary Learning

🌏 Talking about the Past vs. Now

Look at how the story changes time. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

The Past (Finished)

  • "had problems"
  • "started sea exercises"
  • Pattern: Word + -ed (usually)

The Now (Present/Future)

  • "want to be friends"
  • "will work with the USA"
  • Pattern: Will + action

💡 Quick Word Swap

Instead of using "bad things," the text uses these A2 words:

  • Problems →\rightarrow Issues
  • Argue →\rightarrow Fight with words
  • Defense →\rightarrow Staying safe

🛠️ Build a Sentence

Use this simple map to make your own sentences: [Person/Country] →\rightarrow [Will] →\rightarrow [Action] →\rightarrow [Partner]

Example from text: TheyightarrowextwillightarrowextworkightarrowextwiththeUSA\text{They} ightarrow ext{will} ightarrow ext{work} ightarrow ext{with the USA}

Vocabulary Learning

defense (n.)
Protecting a country or person from attack
Example:The army is responsible for the national defense.
worried (adj.)
Feeling nervous or unhappy because of a problem
Example:I am worried about my exam tomorrow.
exercises (n.)
Planned activities to practice a skill, like military training
Example:The soldiers are doing sea exercises today.
exist (v.)
To be real or to be present
Example:Many problems still exist in the city.
argue (v.)
To speak angrily with someone because you disagree
Example:The two friends argue about which movie to watch.
nuclear weapons (n.)
Very powerful bombs that use energy from atoms
Example:Many countries want to stop the use of nuclear weapons.
technology (n.)
New machines and equipment made using science
Example:Modern technology makes our lives easier.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→
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