Details have emerged about an apparent two-hour stand-off between South Korean and Chinese coastguard vessels last month, which began when South Korea attempted to investigate a steel structure in ...

and communication channels between maritime law enforcement departments remain unimpeded. "Currently, the situation in the Yellow Sea is stable," she added.

South Korea’s foreign ministry said it was working with related government agencies to ensure the country’s legitimate maritime rights and interests in the Yellow Sea.

With China's neighbors already nervous about its territorial ambitions, a new flashpoint has emerged between China and South Korea. China appears to be erecting structures in the Yellow Sea ...

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, makes a training debut in a maritime replenishment exercise in the Yellow Sea in March 2025. Photo: Screenshot from China Central Television After its ...