Is South Korea’s Use of Force Against Chinese Fishing Vessels Illegal?
Continuing clashes between Chinese fishing vessels and the Korean Coast Guard should be of concern to all countries in the region due to the complex problems they pose.
Author: Lisa Collins
Lisa Collins was a fellow with the CSIS Korea Chair. Prior to joining CSIS, she worked for seven years as a program officer at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, Korea. Her research interests include U.S.-ROK relations, nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament, human rights and refugee law, transitional justice, Northeast Asian security, and the intersection between international law and international relations.
Between a Rock and a Grey Zone: China-ROK Illegal Fishing Disputes
Competing territorial claims in the waters around the Korean Peninsula have created illegal fishing disputes between China and Korea.