Gyeongnam Provincial Council Passes Resolution Condemning Japan's 'Claim to Dokdo Sovereignty'

Assemblyman Jeong Ssanghak's Proposal Adopted by the Culture and Welfare Committee
Strong Condemnation and Demand for Correction of Dokdo Distortion in Defense White Paper

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] The “Resolution Condemning Japan's 'Territorial Claim over Dokdo'” proposed by Gyeongnam Provincial Council member Jeong Ssang-hak and adopted by the Culture and Welfare Committee was approved at the 2nd plenary session of the 397th extraordinary meeting of the Provincial Council held on the 26th.

The council resolution strongly condemns the absurd claim that Dokdo is Japanese territory, as stated in the 2022 Defense White Paper reported by Japan's Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo to the Cabinet on the 22nd.

It also explained, “Japan’s provocative act of specifying territorial claims over Dokdo in the Defense White Paper published by the Japanese government, despite Dokdo being clearly our inherent territory historically, geographically, and under international law, is a blatant act of aggression infringing upon the territorial sovereignty of the Republic of Korea and deserves international condemnation.”

Furthermore, it raised its voice, stating, “The Gyeongnam Provincial Council strongly condemns Japan’s ongoing territorial claims over Dokdo and demands immediate rectification, while urging our government to make firm and strong diplomatic efforts.”

Council member Jeong emphasized, “We must clearly reaffirm once again that Dokdo is the inherent territory of the Republic of Korea and firmly oppose any provocative acts by Japan attempting to infringe upon Dokdo’s territorial sovereignty.”

Meanwhile, the resolution approved on this day is scheduled to be sent to the President (Blue House), Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do, and the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Korea, among others.

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