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US Lays Out Most Detailed Case Yet Against “Unlawful” China Maritime Claims
On Wednesday, the United States made its most detailed case yet against Beijing’s “illegal” claims in the South China Sea, rejecting the geographic and historical underpinnings of its sprawling and divisive map.
The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Oceanic and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs said in a 47-page study that China’s claims that Beijing is in conflict with the Philippines, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries have no basis in international law.
“The overall impact of these maritime claims is that China is unlawfully asserting sovereignty or some form of exclusive jurisdiction over much of the South China Sea,” the paper said, referring to the People’s Republic of China.
“These claims seriously undermine the rule of law at the sea and many of the generally accepted provisions of international law reflected in the convention,” it said, referring to the 1982 UN Treaty on the Law of the Sea, which China ratified but not the UN. state.
The State Department statement that released the study reiterated its call for Beijing to “stop its illegal and coercive activities in the South China Sea.”
The paper is an update of a 2014 study that similarly questioned the so-called “nine-dash line” that underlies much of Beijing’s position.
In 2016, an international court sided with the Philippines in a complaint against China’s claims. Beijing responded by offering new reasons, including saying that China has “historic rights” in the region.
The State Department document said such historical claims had “no legal basis” and China did not provide specific details.
It also questioned the geographic justification of China’s claim, saying Beijing’s more than 100 prominent features in the South China Sea were submerged at high tide and thus “exceeded the legal boundaries of any country’s territorial waters.”
Citing such geographical features, Beijing claims there are four “island groups” that the State Department’s study says do not meet the baseline standards of the UN Convention.
The report comes as the United States increasingly challenges China on the global stage, citing a rising communist power as its main long-term threat.
In 2020, then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unequivocally supported Southeast Asian countries’ claims in the South China Sea, going beyond the U.S.’s past position of challenging China without considering which countries were right.
The South China Sea holds valuable oil and gas resources and shipping lanes, and Beijing’s neighbors have often expressed concern that their giant neighbors are seeking to expand their sphere of influence.
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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander
IU’s agency, EDAM, reports ongoing court proceedings and additional charges as they address severe online threats against her.
Korean singer-songwriter IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has taken decisive legal action against over 180 individuals involved in cyberbullying. These legal proceedings, initiated in 2023, are ongoing, with some cases already reaching the formal court hearing stage, according to the recent update from the agency.
The accusations against these individuals range from severe harassment, including threats and defamation, to the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content. IU’s agency has cited the gravity of these offenses, which they believe meet the criteria for criminal charges
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IU files legal lawsuit against 180 individuals over cyber bullying
K-pop idols and celebrities frequently face online harassment, often seen as the darker side of fandom culture. In some cases, cyberstalking escalates to the point where idols are subjected to physical threats. On November 11 (KST), EDAM issued a statement announcing they had filed complaints citing severe harassment cases.
“Our agency, in collaboration with a law firm, has filed complaints targeting those who have engaged in criminal acts, including threats, defamation, malicious false accusations of plagiarism, death threats, privacy violations, sexual harassment, distribution of obscene content, creation and distribution of illegal deepfake materials and other illegal activities,” EDAM ent said in an official statement according to the Korea Times.
IU sues ex-classmate for cyber bullying
According to insiders, in addition to the 180 lawsuits already filed, more charges are lined up. One individual accused in the case also involves the singer’s former classmate. “Among them, there is one individual who is presumed to be a middle school classmate of IU. Despite the ongoing case, it has been found that they continue to harass IU. So, we are responding,” EDAM said.
The case which grabbed a lot of limelight back in 2023 resulted in a major controversy and has so far resulted in six fines, three cases with mandatory education, and one case with probation, according to the agency. Among these cases are accusations from April and May last year, where the singer was targeted with baseless claims of plagiarism.
EDAM also highlighted a particular case where IU faced serious online harassment, including false rumors, sexual harassment, and death threats. Prosecutors have requested a fine of 3 million won (about $2,240) for the person involved. The individual is reportedly appealing the sentence, with a formal trial yet to take place.
EDAM revealed that it has collaborated with “relevant” sources to track individuals using foreign IP addresses or living abroad in attempts to avoid legal trouble. In one case, a suspect accused IU of espionage, claiming she was a spy. However, progress has been delayed as the suspect has continually refused to appear for questioning. This case has now been handed over to the prosecution for further investigation.
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