'Korean Partner' Mentioned in Vain... Japan Meteorological Agency Labels Dokdo as Japanese Territory on Typhoon Map

Professor Seokyeongdeok Sends Protest Email to Japan
"Important to Correct Mistakes and Keep Records"

The Japan Meteorological Agency was found to have marked Dokdo as Japanese territory on a weather map showing the typhoon's path. Professor Seo Kyung-deok of Sungshin Women's University stated that he sent a protest email to the Japanese side, calling it a "clear territorial provocation."

On the 16th, Professor Seo said on Facebook, "On the 15th (Liberation Day), as Typhoon No. 7 'Ran' made landfall in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency once again sparked controversy by marking Dokdo as Japanese territory," adding, "In fact, the Japan Meteorological Agency has always labeled Dokdo as '竹島 (Takeshima),' and we have been continuously protesting this for the past three years."

Weather map by the Japan Meteorological Agency labeling Dokdo as Japanese territory. / Photo by Professor Seokyeongdeok, Facebook capture

He continued, "The biggest problem is that many Japanese netizens visit the Meteorological Agency's site during typhoon and tsunami warnings, which could instill incorrect perceptions about Dokdo," emphasizing, "The reason for persistent protests is that even if they do not change the labeling, it is very important to point out what is wrong and keep a record of efforts to correct it."

Professor Seo revealed that in his protest email, he included the message, "This is a clear territorial provocation. Dokdo is historically, geographically, and under international law clearly Korean territory. Correct the labeling to show Dokdo as Korean territory properly and never make such an error again," along with a Japanese-language video explaining why Dokdo belongs to Korea.

Meanwhile, the fact that the Japan Meteorological Agency marked Dokdo as Japanese territory on a weather map has become even more controversial as it coincided with Liberation Day. On the 15th, President Yoon Suk-yeol defined Japan as "a partner sharing universal values with us and pursuing common interests" during the 78th Liberation Day celebration held at Ewha Womans University auditorium, emphasizing cooperation and exchange.

However, criticism arose not only from the opposition but also from some within the ruling party, stating that the content was inappropriate to mention in the Liberation Day congratulatory speech. Japanese media also reported on President Yoon's speech consecutively, evaluating that "it is unusual that past issues were not mentioned."

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