Ieodo Int'l Seminar highlights need for practical cooperation amid gray zone threats
JEJU ISLAND — Maritime security experts called for stronger practical cooperation to counter gray zone coercion and prevent maritime tensions from escalating, as they gathered in Jeju last week for the 10th Ieodo International Seminar. The seminar, held from Thursday to Saturday, brought together specialists from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam to discuss rising maritime…
The 10th Ieodo International Seminar, held on Jeju Island, emphasized the need for practical cooperation among East Asian nations to address maritime security threats, particularly those posed by China’s gray zone activities. The seminar, co-organized by the Society of Ieodo Research and The Korea Times, gathered experts from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam to discuss rising maritime security challenges, including maritime disputes and the security of sea lines of communication.
Koh Choong-suk, president of the Society of Ieodo Research, highlighted the growing international importance of Ieodo, also known as Socotra Rock, and the broader maritime issues affecting the region.
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