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http://www.atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/Korea_etc.htm |
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To Whom It May Concern
Firstly, I would like to show my respect for your managing this valuable website (publishing company). My name is Jea-Gwan Park I am a student and a member of the Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK) in Korea. VANK is a non-governmental volunteer organization, composed of students ranging from elementary school to college and adults who wish to tell correct information about Korea to foreign textbooks and publishing companies.
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I started doing volunteer work to let other international websites know about VANK website, which contains much information about Korea. As I was searching through websites, I found out that the map that is included in your website/published material is not fully updated. I was surprised that the map of Korea provided in your institution is missing Korea’s island Dokdo. Dokdo, located in far eastern side of Korea, is the island part of Korea, and the name Dokdo officially exists and is used domestically and internationally.
Please refer to this link of your website:
http://www.atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/Korea_etc.htm
Dokdo is one of the most loved islands in Korea and is Korea’s one of major fishing grounds. In addition, Ulleungdo near Dokdo is the global tourist site. For instance, in 2010, , world famous travel magazine, announced that Korea’s Ulleungdo is one of the best recreational site chosen by world’s tourists. According to this magazine, Ulleungdo offers spectacular scenery, preserving the nature from ancient times, and has abundant source of water unlike other islands; neighboring waters, with Dokdo, is the biggest fishing ground in the East Sea. On clear days, Dokdo can be seen from Ulleungdo with naked eye. Historically, for 1500 years, Ulleungdo and Dokdo were referred to as the island of mother and son, which indicates its important close relationship.
Therefore, your institution not marking and designating Dokdo, domestically and internationally crucial island of Korea, will confuse many foreigners and ships visiting Ulleungdo and Dokdo. For your reference, all of Korea’s tour guide or geographical guide introduce Ulleungdo and Dokdo as one of Korea’s main tourist site, Therefore, I would appreciate it if you could add the correct designation “Dokdo” to the map published by your institution. Below is the link for you to see the correct designation of Dokdo and related map introduced in Korea’s tour guide book.
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We know that your website (publication) is putting much effort in understanding other cultures, countries, and designations in this global, informational 21st century. Particularly, your website is contributing towards many people’s correct understanding of other countries’ geographical names and cultures. We hope you listen to our request kindly.
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