"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 and other countries referring to it as "Takeshima."
Your article “Japan Must Not Allow South Korea to Control International Perceptions” also has some points that might lead to the misconception that Dokdo could be considered Japanese territory. For example, I would like to point out these following parts :
“It is obvious that the Takeshima islands are part of Japan’s inherent territory, both historically and under international law. The government must persistently communicate the legitimacy of Japan’s claim both at home and abroad.”
“Japan established its territorial rights to Takeshima in the mid-17th century during the Edo period (1603-1867). Various documents have confirmed that merchants of the Tottori clan used Takeshima for collecting abalone and hunting sea lions.”
“The illegal occupation of Takeshima by South Korea absolutely must not be tolerated.”
However, 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.
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