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South Korea has established a "reciprocal" platform in a contested area of the Yellow Sea (West Sea) due to China's increasing construction, raising concerns about potential territorial claims. The South Korean platform is for environmental survey. The move comes after a South Korean research vessel was blocked by Chinese coast guard ships and civilians in February. Lawmakers from South Korea's ruling party have labeled China's actions a threat to marine security and called for a stronger response.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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