Peaceful settlement of sovereignty disputes in the east sea in the current context

The East Sea is one of the world’s most strategically important regions, while also being an area where numerous complex and prolonged sovereignty disputes exist among coastal states. In the current international context, as non-traditional security challenges continue to increase and strategic competition among major powers intensifies, resolving disputes through peaceful means is not only an urgent requirement but also an inevitable trend consistent with international law. This article analyzes the theoretical and practical foundations of peaceful dispute settlement in the East Sea, assesses the current situation and emerging challenges, and proposes several solutions to promote this process in the present period.