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South Korea has officially expressed concern to China regarding a recently declared “No-Sail Zone” in the Yellow Sea, a sensitive maritime area where Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries overlap.

Key Facts about South Korea

• Location: South Korea is situated in East Asia, bordered to the north by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), to the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan), to the south by the East China Sea, and to the west by the Yellow Sea.
• Political Division: The Korean Peninsula is divided along the 38th Parallel, also known as the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
• Capital: Seoul.
• Major Rivers: Han River, Nakdong River.
• Major Islands: Jeju Island in the Korea Strait is the largest island.
• Mountains: The country is dominated by the Taebaek Mountain range along the eastern coast.
• Highest Peak: Mount Halla on Jeju Island (1,950 meters), an extinct volcano.

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Geopolitical and Legal Significance

• South Korea’s Foreign Ministry is currently assessing the legality of this declaration under international maritime law, specifically under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
• The Yellow Sea is a strategic body of water in East Asia, bordered by China and the Korean Peninsula, and is vital for regional security, fisheries, and commercial shipping routes.
• South Korea is invoking international maritime law, especially UNCLOS Articles 58, 74, and 87, which govern freedom of navigation, EEZ rights, and military activities in international waters.

South Korea FAQs

Q1. What is the capital of South Korea?
Ans: The capital of South Korea is Seoul.

Q2. Does India have a trade agreement with South Korea?
Ans: Yes, India and South Korea signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2010.

Source: TH