this post was submitted on 19 Nov 2025
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This orientation is as good as any other.
Exactly!
However, when following map directions, we align the map with the ground such that the top of the map is our direction, and is therefore emphasized. The orientation of this map emphasizes Korean proximity to US allies Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.