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Where does the Tsushima Current begin?

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Physical map of the East China Sea, South China Sea, and Yellow Sea, showing surrounding countries, major cities, and maritime boundaries. The map highlights sea depths with color shading, features such as the Macclesfield Bank and Philippine Trench, and includes a locator inset for regional context.
East China Sea

The Tsushima Current begins in the eastern part of the East China Sea, where it forms as a branch of the Kuroshio (Japan Current). From there, the current flows northward and enters the Sea of Japan through the Korea Strait.312