While the submarines did not technically violate international maritime law as they didn't enter the 12-nautical-mile territorial waters near the areas in question, their sighting rattled Japanese officials and led the government to issue a warning that an order deploying the military to maintain maritime security could be issued if submarines enter Japan's territorial waters.
While the submarines didn't violate international maritime law they didn't enter the 12-nautical-mile territorial waters near the areas in question their sightings rattled Japanese officials and led the government to issue a warning that an order deploying the military to maintain maritime security could be issued if submarines enter Japan's territorial waters.