Yeongyang-gun 'Wearing Dokdo Love T-Shirts' Event ... Learning and Loving Dokdo Correctly

Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, held a commemorative event for Dokdo Day on the morning of October 25th at the county office plaza, attended by Yeongyang County Governor O Do-chang and about 50 staff members, where they wore 'Love Dokdo T-shirts.'

Dokdo Day event in Yeongyang-gun.

Under the theme "Let's Know Dokdo Correctly and Love It! Join Us! Wearing Love Dokdo T-shirts and Uniting as One," this event commemorated the historically significant day when Emperor Gojong of the Korean Empire issued Imperial Decree No. 41 on October 25, 1900, incorporating Dokdo into Ulleungdo. All staff participated in the nationwide movement to unite the people by wearing Love Dokdo T-shirts.

During this 'Love Dokdo T-shirt Wearing Movement' event, Yeongyang-gun public officials wore the Love Dokdo T-shirts while working to reflect on the meaning of Dokdo Day and pledged to take the lead in the movement to protect our land, Dokdo.

Governor O Do-chang said, "Through the Dokdo Day event, I hope all Yeongyang residents will have greater interest and affection for Dokdo," adding, "Although many know about the Love Dokdo T-shirt Wearing Movement, it is difficult to put it into action. I hope this opportunity will demonstrate our love for Dokdo and serve as a chance to once again realize the preciousness of Dokdo, our native territory."

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