Lee Jae-myung: "Yoon Government Not Only Fails to Check Japan's Military Ambitions but Also Supports Them"

Lee Jae-myung "Will Prevent Damage to National Interests Due to Distorted Historical Views"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 25th, marking Dokdo Day, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized, "The Yoon Seok-yeol administration, which has the duty to protect territorial sovereignty, is not only failing to check Japan's ambition to become a military power but is instead aligning with it."

Through his Facebook on the same day, Lee said, "Conducting military exercises with the Japan Self-Defense Forces near Dokdo in the East Sea is an act against national interests, as it recognizes the Self-Defense Forces as a formal military and provides justification for their advance into the Korean Peninsula."

He emphasized, "Dokdo is our land that has been protected against Japan's provocations, which deny numerous historical records and effective control," adding, "Dokdo is both a pain and a symbol of overcoming in our modern history. Protecting Dokdo is protecting the history of the Republic of Korea."

He continued, "We can only move toward the future through reflection on the past," and proposed, "We must establish a future-oriented Korea-Japan relationship based on sincere reflection and responsible actions. A two-track strategy is necessary, separating issues of history, territorial sovereignty, and the life and safety of our people from economic, social, diplomatic exchanges, and cooperation."

Furthermore, he stated, "I will take the lead in building a strong Republic of Korea that no one can shake regarding Dokdo," and added, "I will thoroughly check to ensure that South Korea's territorial sovereignty is not damaged and national interests are not harmed by diplomatic and security policies based on incorrect historical views."

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