What sea is found between japan and korea?
“East Sea (Sea of Japan)” is the most correct answer. This sea used to be called Sea of Chosun (Korea’s old name) by the Japanese until the 18th century. “Sea of Japan” back then referred to the Pacific for the Japanse. Japan began to list Sea of Chosun as Sea of Japan in the 19th century (after they found out that the Pacific was already named), effectively transferring this name to the other side of their seas (and costing Korea a place in a geological name). “East Sea” has been the name of the sea from the Korean side all along. Since the COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HYDRAULIC RESEARCH protocol prefers a local name, “East Sea” would be preferred because it has lasted longer and has been a consistent established historic name. However, many maps also use “Sea of Japan.” In 2006, the COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HYDRAULIC RESEARCH could not decide on one name or another, although there was slight preference toward “East Sea.” Given this situation, t
