Monday, December 9, 2013

South Korea Expands It's Air Defense Zone


South Korea Announces Expanded Air Defence Zone -- BBC

South Korea has announced it is expanding its air defence zone, which will now partially overlap with a similar zone announced by China.

The two zones will now both include a rock claimed by both countries and controlled by South Korea.

The defence ministry said it would co-ordinate with "related countries".

China announced a new Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) last month, in a move that raised regional tensions.

Both countries' zones will cover the airspace above a rock called Ieodo by South Korea and Suyan by China, which is claimed by both countries.

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South Korea expands air defense zone to partially overlap China's -- Reuters
S. Korea announces expanded air defense zone -- AP
S. Korea declares expanded air defence zone in disputed area -- AFP
South Korea expands air defense zone in reaction to China -- CNN
South Korea expands air defence zone amid tension with China -- News.com.au
South Korea expands air defence zone into China’s -- Euronews
South Korea announces expansion of air defense zone -- FOX News
S. Korea to Extend Air-Defense Zone in Reaction to China’s Claim -- Bloomberg Businessweek
South Korea Declares New Air Defense Zone, Overlapping China's -- Voice of America

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