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South Korea· SeoulSouth Korea protests US Forces Korea Commander's DMZ remarks
South Korea has protested comments made by the US Forces Korea Commander regarding the definition of South Korean territory at the DMZ, reaffirming its constitutional claim over the entire peninsula.
Background
The division of the Korean Peninsula following the Korean War has led to ongoing disputes regarding territorial claims. South Korea's constitution asserts sovereignty over the entire peninsula, including North Korea. The US maintains a military presence in South Korea to deter aggression from North Korea.
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South Korea Protests US General's Remarks on Inter-Korean Border
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoSouth Korea is protesting remarks that define its territory as starting at the DMZ, reaffirming its constitutional claim over the entire Korean Peninsula.
South Korea protests US Forces Korea Commander's border remarks
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoSeoul asserts that South Korean territory, by constitutional definition, encompasses the entire Korean Peninsula and its adjacent islands, in response to US military remarks.
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