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"This timely encyclopedia addresses the underrepresented scholarly state practice of the Asia-Pacific region in negotiating and implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - a continuing cornerstone of focus for regional and non-regional states alike. Further highlights for each represented state include ocean treaty accessions, domestic implementation, maritime zones, maritime disputes, exploring and exploiting living and non-living resources, marine environment protection, marine scientific research, dispute settlement, and contributions to the development of the law of the sea. The law of the sea is brought to life in the domestic laws, policies and institutions of states discussed"--

Preliminary Material -- 1 Korea's Encounter with the Modern International Legal System -- 2 The Legacy and Impact of Japanese Colonialism -- 3 International Legal Issues Arising from a Divided Nation -- 4 The Development of the Law of the Sea in Korea -- 5 Other International Legal Issues Affecting Korea -- Index.

"Since the conclusion of World War II, the legacy of militarism and colonialism in areas of Asia has left many unresolved conflicts, dividing parts of the region. This legacy has also contributed to the discourse of contemporary legal issues in the region, including territorial disputes, human rights, the environment, state responsibility, and international trade among others. This volume addresses salient international legal issues that flowed from the legacy of the region's historical experience with colonialism. The book specifically addresses topics including territorial boundary disputes, the law of the sea and maritime delimitation, international law and colonialism, responsibility to protect and international dispute resolution. This volume provides perspectives on these issues from prominent Asian legal scholars who analyze and discuss various ways in which international law and the international legal process can aid the resolution of these issues relevant to the region"--

Introduction:Joshua Ho. - Part 1: Overview of Maritime Challenges in Asia . - 1. Managing Good Order at Sea in the Asia-Pacific; Sam Bateman . - 2. The Historic Attributes of the Sea and Maritime Developments in the Asia-Pacific; Geoffrey Till . - 3. Carriage Capacity of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore; Yee Cheok Hong . - Part 2: Maritime Challenges and Priorities in Southeast Asia . - 4. Indonesia's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Hasjim Djalal . - 5. Malaysia's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Mohd Nizam Basiron . - 6. Myanmar's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Maung Aung Myoe . - 7. Maintaining Good Order at Sea: Maritime Challenges and Priorities in the Philippines; Mary Ann Palma . - 8. Singapore's Maritime Interests; Joshua Ho . - 9. Thailand's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Wilfried Herrmann . - 10. Good Order at Sea: Challenges and Priorities of Vietnam; Nguyen Hong Thao . - Part 3: Maritime Challenges and Priorities in Northeast Asia . - 11. China's Maritime Security: Priorities and Challenges; Wang Dong and Jiang Xin . - 12. Japan's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Tetsuo Kotani . - 13. Korea's Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Seokwoo Lee . - Part 4: Maritime Challenges and Priorities for the rest of the Indo-Pacific . - 14. America's Maritime Challenges and Priorities - The Asian Dimension; James Kraska . - 15. Australia's Maritime Challenges and Priorities: Recent Developments and Future Prospects; Robin Warner . - 16. Maritime Challenges and Priorities in Asia: An Indian Perspective; Prabhakaran Paleri . - 17. New Zealand's Maritime Challenges and Opportunities; Joanna Mossop . - 18. Conclusion: Identifying Common Maritime Challenges and Priorities; Sam Bateman