How did South Korea respond to the incursion into its ADIZ?

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South Korea Scrambled Fighter Jets in Response to Air Defence Zone Entry

South Korea’s military deployed fighter jets to take tactical measures after two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) in the East Sea. The aircraft entered and exited the zone between 11:53 am and 12:10 pm, but the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that there was no invasion of sovereign airspace.
Preemptive Identification and Deployment

South Korean military forces identified the approaching Chinese and Russian aircraft prior to their entry into the KADIZ. This proactive identification allowed for the timely deployment of air force fighter jets. These jets were positioned to execute tactical measures, ensuring preparedness for any potential contingencies related to the incursion.
Nature of the Incursion

The aircraft, comprising two Chinese and four Russian military planes, entered the KADIZ in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. The duration of their presence within the zone was brief, from 11:53 am to 12:10 pm. Crucially, official statements from Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized that these planes did not violate South Korean airspace.
Historical Context of Similar Incidents

This event is not unprecedented. South Korea's military has previously scrambled fighter jets in response to similar intrusions into its air defence zone. Notably, comparable incidents involving Chinese and Russian warplanes occurred in June and November of the previous year. In those instances, as with the current event, no violation of South Korean airspace was reported.

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