Northeast Asian History Foundation

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Park, Jae-Eun

Administrative Officer

July 16, 2016

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is Jae-Eun Park from Northeast Asian History Foundation. I would like to ask you a favor about the writing on your website.  

 Dokdo, which is an integral part of the Korean territory historically and under international law, is described incorrectly in the writing on your website. The name, “Takeshima/Liancourt Rocks” seems to be taken from Japanese or Japanese-influenced sources as Japan has illegally and inappropriately been working to use that name internationally. The name, “Liancourt Rocks” was given by a French whaling ship Liancourt which charted the island in 1849 and have been used by western people but never by its local people.

The name “Dokdo” has long been used by the Korean people. This is the legitimate name that should be used internationally. Against this back drop, we would like to request you to use the name "Dokdo" when you refer to the island at issue.

As a fine source for the online information, I hope you will be able to make appropriate corrections on your website. I look forward to your cooperation and it would be most helpful if you give me reason when you decide to adhere to current naming practice.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

With Kindest Regards,

Park, Jae Eun