Maritime Jurisdiction Competition and Ieodo’s ‘Historical Rights’ between South Korea and China

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• The competition surrounding historical rights is a central issue in maritime jurisdiction disputes.
• China's claims over the Ieodo area raise critical challenges to South Korea's historical rights assertions.
• Assessment of the territorial claims highlights the need for clear international legal frameworks to guide resolution.
• Preemptive measures are essential to counter China's excessive assertions beyond recognized international law standards.