Dear Yomiuri Shimbun,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Yuri Hwang, and I am a college student actively involved in advocating for the recognition of "Dokdo" and the "East Sea" in Korea.

I am writing to address an issue I noticed in your recent editorial titled "Convey Takeshima issue to world and raise awareness through education." Specifically, I observed that the islet known as "Takeshima" is incorrectly referred to as such when it should be rightfully recognized as "Dokdo." Understanding the importance of accuracy in geographical nomenclature, I wish to provide some historical context and strongly request the correction of this error in your articles moving forward.

The editorial states, "The Takeshima islands are part of Japan’s inherent territory, both historically and under international law. The government must further accelerate its efforts to convey relevant information about Takeshima to the global community and raise the younger generations’ awareness of the islands through education about Japan’s territories." This statement not only perpetuates historical inaccuracies but also advocates for the dissemination of these inaccuracies to future generations.

"Takeshima," often known as Liancourt Island, is an island located between Korea and Japan in the East Sea. However, it is crucial to note that the true name and sovereignty of this island is "Dokdo," despite Japan referring to it as "Takeshima."

I urge you to consider the extensive historical evidence supporting Dokdo's status as Korean territory. The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea provides a comprehensive list of events and official records throughout history that affirm Dokdo's Korean sovereignty. I invite you to review these documents, which can be found at the following link: https://dokdo.mofa.go.kr/eng/dokdo/reason.jsp

These records meticulously document Korea's continuous administration and control of Dokdo since ancient times, predating any claims by Japan. Moreover, they highlight various instances where Korean sovereignty over Dokdo was recognized and affirmed by international entities.

I sincerely hope that these historical records will lead you to acknowledge the truth regarding Dokdo's sovereignty. Your cooperation in amending the designation of "Takeshima" to "Dokdo" on your website would not only demonstrate a commitment to accuracy but also contribute to promoting historical truths and fostering mutual understanding between nations.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I eagerly await your response.

With best regards,

Yuri Hwang