Summary
South Korea's coast guard released a video showing the interception of a Chinese boat that tried to enter South Korea illegally. The interception is part of ongoing tensions between South Korea and China over maritime issues and recent anti-China protests in South Korea.
Key Facts
- South Korea caught a Chinese boat after a chase; the boat allegedly tried to enter the country illegally.
- Of 54 individuals detained for illegal sea entry to South Korea in the past five years, 52 were Chinese.
- A military radar detected the boat, and both the coast guard and military pursued it for two hours.
- Eight Chinese nationals were on the boat, with one falling or jumping into the sea before being rescued.
- The occupants reportedly aimed to find work in South Korea and used fishing rods as a disguise.
- Recent tensions include South Korea's visa-free trial for Chinese tourists and protests against Chinese policies.
- South Korea and China agreed to enhance cooperation on illegal fishing issues.
- The South Korean Coast Guard plans to seek arrest warrants for the boat's occupants under immigration law.
