Description

Context

South Korea has officially voiced concern to China about a recently designated "No-Sail Zone" in the Yellow Sea, a sensitive maritime area where the two nations' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) overlap.

PC: Britannica

About South Korea

Location	East Asia; bordered by North Korea (north), East Sea/Sea of Japan (east), East China Sea (south), Yellow Sea (west)
Political Division	Korean Peninsula divided along the 38th Parallel, known as the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)
Capital	Seoul
Major Rivers	Han River, Nakdong River
Major Islands	Jeju Island (largest, located in the Korea Strait)
Mountains	Dominated by the Taebaek Mountain range along the eastern coast
Highest Peak	Mount Halla (1,950 meters), an extinct volcano on Jeju Island

Geopolitical Significance

The South Korean Foreign Ministry is now examining the declaration's legitimacy under international maritime law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Yellow Sea is a significant body of water in East Asia that is surrounded by China and the Korean Peninsula. It is critical for regional security, fisheries, and commercial shipping routes.
South Korea is using international maritime law, including UNCLOS Articles 58, 74, and 87, which govern freedom of navigation, EEZ rights, and military operations in international waters.

Source: The Hindu

Pratice Question:

Q. Park Geun-hye is the first woman President of:

A) North Korea
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Taiwan

Answer: B) South Korea