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         South Korea Declares New Air Defense Zone, Overlapping China's

   South Korea has declared an expanded air defense zone that partially
   overlaps one recently announced by China.
   South Korea`s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that the new zone, which
   will take effect on December 15, will include Ieodo, a submerged reef
   in waters off the south coast, which China calls Suyan.
   The announcement came in response to China`s November 23 decision to
   create a new air zone that overlaps territory claimed by South Korea
   and Japan in the East China Sea. China said all aircraft intending to
   enter the zone must first submit a flight plan, with Chinese officials
   reserving the right to deny access.
   U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in a speech Friday at a university
   in Seoul that the United States does not recognize China`s air defense
   zone.
   In Beijing Thursday, Biden said China`s new defense zone has created
   "significant apprehension" in the region.
   The U.S., Japan and South Korea have sent military planes into the zone
   in recent days, defying China`s demand they notify Beijing beforehand.
   China has not interfered with the flights, but has scrambled fighter
   jets to the area, heightening concerns about a possible miscalculation
   in the air.
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