South Korea’s Forceful Response to Protect Territorial Waters From China’s ‘Maritime Militia’

Published on April 15, 2024

Chinese fishing fleets have been engaging in illegal fishing to assist the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard in competing with neighboring countries for maritime territories and resources. China’s illegal fishing has been ongoing in the disputed waters with South Korea. Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol demanded that the Korea Coast Guard respond forcefully to safeguard South Korea’s national security. On April 9, President Yoon boarded one of the Korea Coast Guard’s patrol ships stationed in Incheon, inspecting the situation of illegal operations by Chinese fishing boats during the peak crabbing season. “The president stressed that the problem of Chinese fishing vessels’ illegal operations should be handled from the perspective of the security of our marine resources,” his office said in a press release. ...

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