Gyeongbuk Province: "Japan, Immediately Withdraw Unjust Claims to Dokdo Sovereignty"

Strong Protest Against the Report of Japan's Foreign Minister on the 'Diplomatic Bluebook' Contents

Soma Hirohisa, Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Japan in Korea, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Doryeom-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 27th. On the same day, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs published its 2021 Diplomatic Bluebook, which includes claims that Dokdo is Japanese territory, and reported this at a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Gyeongsangbuk-do strongly condemned the claim of sovereignty over Dokdo made by Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in the 'Diplomatic Bluebook' reported to the Cabinet on the 27th, stating in an urgent commentary, "We will respond firmly to any provocation."

On the same day, Gyeongsangbuk-do declared, "Dokdo is clearly the inherent territory of the Republic of Korea from historical, geographical, and international law perspectives," and vowed to respond resolutely together with the 3 million residents of the province.

It further urged, "The Japanese government should acknowledge the historical truth that Dokdo is Korean territory and move toward a future-oriented Korea-Japan relationship through sincere reflection and apology for past acts of aggression."

Meanwhile, the Japanese Diplomatic Bluebook, an official report published annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1957 summarizing Japan's diplomatic policies and international affairs, has for several years distorted information about Dokdo, causing diplomatic disputes between Korea and Japan.

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