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South korea concen: China has made a no cell zone in the yellow ocean, on which South Korea has expressed deep concern. Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday (May 24, 2025) that recently formally expresses concern over this act of China in the jointly administered area.
The news agency AFP cited a newsweek report on Wednesday, stating that the Ministry has admitted that China has banned the reach of ships in parts of the Yellow Sea located between the Chinese land and the Korean peninsula till May 27. The restricted area falls under the Provisional Meirs Zone (PMZ), where exclusive Economic Jones (EEZs) of both countries are overlap.
Why did China take this step?
Although China’s maritime security administration (MSA) did not publicly stated the reason for the ban, the South Korean media cited Korea hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency, stating that it was related to military training as far as it is.
What does South Korea say?
Although both countries are allowed to conduct military exercises in PMZ, Seoul criticized the move, saying, “It is a matter of concern,” Creating a no-cell zone from China within PMZ, which restrictions the freedom of navigation very much, “is a matter of concern.” The ministry confirmed that these concerns were informed of Beijing through diplomatic channels.
In addition, the South Korean government along with other agencies, including the National Defense Ministry, is evaluating whether China’s action is in line with the international maritime law. Newsweek also stated that China has created three infrastructure in this area, which it describes Aquaculture Facility. However, some South Korean media outlets have speculated that these events may be part of the gray zone strategy.
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