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Chinese Warships’ Activities Up Near Korean Peninsula

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Activities by Chinese warships in waters near the Korean Peninsula have increased in recent years, military data showed Friday. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff data released by Rep. Kim Min-ki of the ruling Democratic Party, Chinese war vessels crossed the tentative median line in South Korea’s exclusive [...]

Chinese Fishing Boats’ Requests for Access to S. Korea’s EEZ Dips in 2016

SEJONG, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Chinese fishing boats requesting access to operate in South Korea’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has dipped in 2016, the government said Friday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the number of boats that applied for permits stood at 1,502, down 4 percent from 1,564 in 2015. The fishing [...]