EAST SEA

n. Sea between Korea and Japan and another name for Sea of Japan preferred by South Korea. The fact that Sea of Japan is preferred by many countries doesn't mean that it can't be a misnomer. The sea was known as "Sea of Korea/Corea/Joseon" or "East/Oriental Sea" until Japan's militant expansionism. Also, East Sea has been used for 2,000 years while Sea of Japan has been used for only 200 years. And even if the sea was called "Sea of Korea/Japan" at certain times, Korea is only trying to keep it neutral and return it to the way it was before they lost their voice (due to imperialist Japan) by calling it "East Sea." Who's distorting geography now?