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other side’s boundary line.
ˠ In consideration of the seasonal influence on visual identification capability, passage hours for vessels
in the joint utilization zone will be as follows: 0700 to 1900 hours from April 1 to September 30, and
0800 to 1800 hours from October 1 to March 31.
ˡ No personnel or vessel that sails through the joint utilization zone is allowed to carry surveillance and
reconnaissance equipment, explosives, other weapons or live-rounds.

ˢ Any comment or action that may provoke the other side will be prohibited in the joint utilization zone.

ˣ Vessel from each side may not contact or communicate with vessels from the other side unless for the
purpose of exchanging navigational signals to avoid mutual collision.
ˤ If a vessel or individual drifts within the joint utilization zone or an emergency situation arises due to
other causes, the two sides will cooperate under humanitarian principles.

4. Military assurance measures related to inter-Korean exchanges and cooperation within the joint
utilization zone will be devised through consultations between the two sides.

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