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Vessels from the South must hoist the flag on the left of the mast and vessels from the North on the
right of the mast.
˟ Actions including verbal ones that provoke the other side, including psychological warfare, are not
allowed within the maritime peace zone.
ˠ If an accidental clash occurs between civilian vessels in the maritime peace zone, each side must
immediately withdraw all of its vessels from the zone, resolve the matter through either inter-Korean
military communication lines or inter-Korean working-level military talks, and establish meticulous
plans to prevent any recurrence.

4) Humanitarian cooperation in the maritime peace zone
If individuals, vessels, naval ships or aircraft enter the maritime peace zone in unavoidable situations
such as engine failure, distress or misnavigation resulting from deterioration of weather, each side
must immediately notify the other side through communication means at its disposal.
When such emergency situation arises within the maritime peace zone, necessary measures must be
taken through mutual cooperation.

5) Utilization of the maritime peace zone

The two sides agreed to continue to explore options for peaceful utilization of the zone, including
marine survey, joint survey and passage of civilian vessels in accordance with the principle of easing
military tension, confidence building as well as common prosperity and mutual benefit.

2. Establishment of a pilot joint fishing zone

1) Scope of the pilot joint fishing zone
The pilot joint fishing zone will be established in between Baengnyeong-do (South) and Jangsan-got
(North). Specific boundary lines will be established through consultations at the Inter-Korean Joint
Military Committee.

2) Operation of the pilot joint fishing zone

˝ Vessels that wish to operate within the pilot zone will submit an entry request document
2 days (48 hours) prior to the planned entry, including the name of organization, name of the
captain(representative), crew list, vessel name, entry route and date of operation.
˞ Relevant authorities of each side must notify the other side the result of its review of the request form
1 day (24 hours) prior to departure. If entry of a vessel is denied, the authorities will also notify valid
reasons for denial.

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