关于中韩海域划界问题解决方案的思考

Abstract

The analysis of the dynamics of international maritime delimitation can help clarify the current development trend of maritime delimitation and provide theoretical and practical guidance for China and South Korea. Specifically, the content can include the main controversial issues of maritime delimitation between China and Korea, i.e., the differences between China and Korea on the delimitation steps and delimitation methods and their reasons, the feasibility of delimiting a single boundary, and the effectiveness of geographic factors (coastline, geological features, islands) and non-geographic factors (socio-economic, safety navigation, ecological environment) affecting the delimitation of maritime areas between China and Korea in the delimitation between China and Korea. After a comprehensive assessment of the above issues, the author proposes that: the delimitation of the sea area between China and South Korea can first seek to make provisional arrangements within 200 nautical miles, in the fishery disputes, the Suyan Reef issue and the marine ecological environment, which are more prominent in the disputes between China and South Korea; then, through a three-step delimitation method, i.e., firstly, a provisional boundary line is drawn based on geological and rational factors; afterwards, relevant circumstances such as geological and geomorphological factors and non-geographical factors are Finally, the delimitation will be reviewed and finalized in accordance with the proportion, so that the maritime boundary between China and South Korea can be easily and equitably delimited by both countries. As for the delimitation of the continental shelf in the East China Sea beyond 200 nautical miles, the interests and concerns of three parties, China, Japan and South Korea, are involved, s o a separate solution is needed.