China's relocation of contentious sea platform eases tensions with Korea, but hints at ulterior motives

China relocated a contentious maritime platform from the Yellow Sea, easing tensions with Korea. However, experts warn that strategic motivations remain, as other platforms continue operating in disputed waters.

2026-02-04

Korea calls China's move to relocate Yellow Sea structures 'meaningful step' in reducing tensions

After China revealed it will relocate parts of the facilities it built in the Yellow Sea, the Blue House described the move on Wednesday as a "meaningful step" toward reducing tensions in the disputed waters.

2026-01-28

China begins relocating contentious maritime structure in disputed Yellow Sea zone

The platform being moved is the largest of the three — a facility believed to have been converted from an oil-drilling platform and equipped with a helipad.

2026-01-27

China sells salmon raised in Yellow Sea structures, raising concerns about their possible dismantlement

Salmon raised in structures installed by Beijing within a jointly managed maritime zone with Korea are now being sold in mainland China, fueling concerns that Beijing may reject dismantling the structures under the guise of aquaculture operations.

2026-01-15

Expert says U.S. should flag China's steel structures in Yellow Sea as example of 'gray zone' tactics

A U.S. expert called Tuesday for the United States to flag China's installation of maritime structures in and around a jointly managed zone between Korea and China in the Yellow Sea as another example of Beijing's "gray zone" tactics.

2025-12-10

Six Chinese boats seized for alleged illegal fishing in Korean waters

Korea seized six Chinese fishing boats on suspicion of fishing illegally in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Yellow Sea during a recent crackdown, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Tuesday.

2025-12-09

U.S. Reaper drone based in Korea crashes into Yellow Sea, cause yet unknown

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone stationed in Korea crashed into the Yellow Sea early Monday morning for reasons yet unknown, according to the U.S. military.

2025-11-24

Chinese vessel capsizes in Yellow Sea, nine missing

A 99-ton Chinese fishing boat capsized early Monday morning in waters southwest of Gunsan, North Jeolla, with 11 people on board.

2025-11-10

Chinese ships confronted Korean vessel investigating Yellow Sea structures, U.S. think tank says

Chinese coast guard vessels blocked a Korean ship last month in an overlapping zone of the Yellow Sea while it was inspecting Chinese-built structures, causing a standoff, a U.S. think tank has said.

2025-10-28

Suspicious activity spotted on Chinese structure in jointly controlled waters of Yellow Sea

Personnel suspected to be Chinese staff have been spotted for the first time on a Chinese maritime structure in jointly controlled waters of the Yellow Sea. Lawmakers are calling for a response to what may be an expansion of Chinese control.

2025-10-22

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