Abstract

The Korea–Japan Joint Development Zone (JDZ) Agreement of 30 January 1974 was one of a number of innovative arrangements for cooperation in an overlapping maritime area. Nevertheless, four decades after its entry into force in 1978, the Agreement has not produced a single drop of oil. In contrast with Korea’s positive view on an oil discovery, Japan has held a negative stance since its concessionaires’ release of rights under the Agreement in 1992. Without Japan’s cooperation, the Agreement is a dead instrument. This article looks, from a Korean perspective, for the solutions whereby the Korea–Japan JDZ Agreement can operate.

中文翻译：

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朝日JDZ陷入僵局？：朝鲜单方面勘探和开发的潜力

摘要

1974年1月30日的韩日联合开发区（JDZ）协议是在重叠海域进行合作的一系列创新安排之一。然而，自1978年生效以来，该协定并没有产生一滴油。与韩国对发现石油的积极看法相反，日本自1992年特许权人根据《协议》释放权利以来一直持消极立场。如果没有日本的合作，该协议将是无效的文书。从韩国的角度来看，本文旨在寻找可以实现朝日JDZ协议的解决方案。