Na Kyung-won "Must Firmly Respond to Japan's Dokdo Provocation... Agrees to Consider Olympic Boycott"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Former lawmaker Na Kyung-won, who challenged the People Power Party leadership race, stated that measures such as an "Olympic boycott" should be considered in response to Japan marking Dokdo as Japanese territory on the Tokyo Olympics website map.

On the 1st, during the People Power Party leadership MBN TV debate, when lawmaker Cho Kyung-tae was asked about the Japanese government's indication of Dokdo as their territory while preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, former lawmaker Na said, "Firm action is necessary."

Former lawmaker Na introduced, "I once went to Dokdo and held a commemorative event for Dokdo Protection Day, declaring that Dokdo is Korean territory." She added, "In reality, Japan's provocations asserting sovereignty over Dokdo continue persistently," and said, "If we do not respond firmly to this issue, at some point the international community may mistakenly accept Japan's claims as facts."

Regarding lawmaker Cho's mention that measures such as a boycott should be considered, former lawmaker Na also agreed. She said, "Previously, when Japan hosted the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, we protested regarding the map markings, but they have continued such actions without stopping," and added, "I agree with considering a boycott."

Lawmaker Cho said, "This issue shows the incompetence of the Moon Jae-in administration's diplomacy," and stated, "I lament this incompetent diplomatic policy that, by pursuing pro-China friendly policies, ends up being severely outmaneuvered by Japan."

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