this is Jeemin Yoo a high school student in Korea.

I have a project about the marine environment in Asian countries  and while researching I came across your website. I really thank you for your website which contains a lot of helpful materials for my research.

In the map of your website, the name of the sea between Korea and Japan is described “Sea of Japan”. It seems unreasonable to use the name “Sea of Japan” which is decided in the period of imperialism because its original name is “East Sea” which has been used throughout history. Therefore, I believe that the body of water between Korea and Japan should be described as the “East Sea” or at least with the simultaneous use of both names; “East Sea/ Sea of Japan”.

Thank you again for your help.