Government Protests Japanese Embassy Over Japan's Takeshima Day Event (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 22nd, the government protested against Shimane Prefecture, Japan, holding the 'Takeshima Day' event.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a spokesperson's statement on the same day, "We strongly protest against the Japanese government's repeated futile provocations regarding Dokdo, and once again sternly urge the immediate abolition of this event."

It continued, "Dokdo is clearly our inherent territory historically, geographically, and under international law. The Japanese government must immediately cease its unjust claims on Dokdo and humbly face history."

Along with this, Kim Jeong-han, Director General of the Asia-Pacific Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, summoned Soma Hirohisa, Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Japan in Korea, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Doryeom-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 1:35 p.m. on the same day.

It is known that Director General Kim protested and expressed regret over the holding of the 'Takeshima Day' event in Japan again this year.

Minister-Counselor Soma did not respond to reporters' questions asking "the reason for continuing to hold this event" as he entered the building.

In Shimane Prefecture, Japan, the Takeshima Day event asserting sovereignty over Dokdo was held in the afternoon with the attendance of a Japanese government vice-minister-level official.

Kato Katsunobu, Chief Cabinet Secretary and spokesperson for the Japanese government, reiterated the groundless claim that "Dokdo is Japanese territory" on the occasion of this event. At a regular press conference in the morning, Kato claimed, "Takeshima is clearly Japan's inherent territory both in light of historical facts and international law."

Kato stated, "I believe it is important to seek the correct understanding of the international community to resolve the Dokdo issue, and the government has been strengthening such responses."

He explained, "Specifically, along with external communications by Japanese embassies worldwide, we are dispatching domestic experts overseas, inviting foreign journalists to Japan, and producing, distributing, and sending Takeshima-related videos and pamphlets in 11 languages including English and French."

Kato said, "Regarding the Korean side, we will respond calmly and resolutely with the determination to firmly protect Japan's territory, territorial waters, and airspace."

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