Nope. All of those colored and numbered islands west and south of the dotted line—including Gangwha (the big, light green one) as well as the little light green one above it, are ROK claimed and occupied territory, all firmly garrisoned with ROK Marines, and or Navy, Army. Obama’s friend Kim Jong il doesnt dare attempt to take those back. They are fighting over the sea boundaries. Correct me if I am wrong, TLR.
I understood that.
What I was asking about was the boundary of the NK claim and was merely guessing at the list I mentioned.
N. Korea said about a week ago that, if U.S. does not respond to their suggestion, they will go their own way. I think this clash is part of 'going their own way' scenario. I have a feeling that this won't be the end. There will be more to come soon, if Chia Head sticks to his usual MO, in which he won't stop until he makes a big splash. If this provocation stirred panic among S. Korea and its allies, they won't need further provocation. However, these days, this one alone would not rattle anybody. So I expect there is more to come. They want to get inside the head of Zero, forcing him to cave.