Navies from both sides were involved in deadly clashes in the area in 1999 and 2002. South Korea has proposed establishing a joint fishing zone to prevent conflict in the disputed waters.

• 两国海军曾经在1999年和2002年在黄海海域发生严重冲突。韩国曾经建议设立一个联合捕鱼区域，以免在有争议的海域发生冲突。