Japan, S. Korea divided over sea name

Japan, S. Korea divided over sea name

MONTE CARLO, Monaco - The 18th International Hydrographic Conference is held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on April 24, 2012. The organization decided to continue to call the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula ''the Sea of Japan'' as it is internationally recognized.

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