Abstract
The domestic accommodation and implementation of international treaties regarding piracy and maritime security of the three Northeast Asian states of Korea, China, and Japan are discussed in this article. As these states entirely are dependent upon seaborne trade, securing safety of the sea lanes of communication has become part of their respective national agendas. Thus, these countries are making great efforts to ensure safe passage of their ships from pirates who disturb maritime trade order and interfere with the free passage of vessels. These countries are also committed to provide security measures for their major national port facilities and marine structures. Korea, China, and Japan, which neighbor by the seas, need to build a close regional cooperative system for maritime security. Furthermore, in order to combat piracy and maritime terrorism in waters beyond their national territory and to secure the safety of the sea lanes of communication, beneficial to all parties involved, there is an urgent need for a balanced justice system to cope with acts that threaten the safety of the seas. Adapted from the source document.