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˟ Joint patrol will take place in principle during the day (April-September: 0800 -1800 hours, October-
March: 0900 -1700 hours). Each side will notify its patrol team’s schedule to the other 24 hours in
advance.
Any situation that arises during the night will be resolved through consultations between the two
sides.

ˠ Joint patrol route will follow around the outer boundary of the joint fishing zone either clockwise or
anti-clockwise, depending on mutual agreement.
ˡ The Inter-Korean Joint Patrol Team will follow each of its own superior authority’s command.
Communications and call signs between patrol boats will adhere to the ‘June 4 Agreement’ of 2004.

ˢ The two sides will refrain from any provocative comment or action during joint patrol. In the event
of a contingency, the patrol boat will be immediately separated and the matter must be resolved
through mutual consultations.

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