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December 04, 2013

Seoul eyes extension of its air defense identification zone
Seoul (UPI) Dec 3, 2013
South Korea will confirm this week an expansion of its air defense identification zone in the East China Sea as a response to China's expansion of its zone, Yonhap News Agency reported. Seoul will notify neighboring countries of the details this week before making a formal announcement, government officials said. The timing coincides with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to South Korea during his weeklong trip to northeast Asia. Biden was in Japan Tuesday before visiting Se ... read more

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