*** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Tuesday, January 4, 2011 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [NATIONAL NEWS] Military pact sought with South Korea The government plans to pursue a military agreement ensuring reciprocal provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces and the South Korean military during cooperative activities abroad. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110104a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Emerging carmakers put mainstays in panic After spending decades competing against the "Big Three," Japanese automakers are waking up to serious challenges from neighboring upstarts China and South Korea. 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