Is Dokdo Part of Shimane Prefecture?…Controversy Over Global Clock App Map

Controversy Over Global Sports Watch Brand Suunto
Professor Seokyeongdeok "Sent Immediate Protest Email"

There is controversy as the global sports watch brand Suunto's app map labels Dokdo as Japanese territory.

On the 12th, Professor Seokyung Deok of Sungshin Women's University stated, "Currently, the Suunto app map labels Dokdo the same way as Japan's Oki Islands, using 'SHIMANE' (Shimane Prefecture)." He added, "Many netizens reported this to me, and after confirming the incorrect labeling, I immediately sent a protest email."

In his protest email, Professor Seo emphasized, "Dokdo is clearly South Korean territory historically, geographically, and under international law," and stressed, "It is unacceptable for a global brand used by many people worldwide to make such a ridiculous mistake, so please correct it as soon as possible." He also attached a video about Dokdo.

[Image source=Seokyungdeok, Professor at Sungshin Women's University, Facebook]

He further said, "It is also a big problem that the most widely used maps worldwide, such as Google Maps and Apple Maps, do not correctly label Dokdo," and added, "I am doing my best through continuous protests to ensure the correct labeling of Dokdo."

Additionally, Professor Seo concluded his statement by saying, "In the future, I will continue to work with everyone to find and correct errors in the labeling of Dokdo and the East Sea by global corporate brands through a 'global campaign.'"

[Image source=Seokyeongdeok, Professor at Sungshin Women's University, Facebook]

This is not the first time incorrect information about Dokdo has been recorded. Previously, when searching for Dokdo on the map app Google Maps, the related search list included 'Dokdo Airport,' which caused controversy. Notably, under Dokdo Airport, the address 'Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Mitsushima Town...' was written, and clicking it led to 'Tsushima (Daemado) Airport.'

Regarding this, Professor Seo said, "There is no airport on Dokdo. The fact that the item 'Dokdo Airport' is included is problematic in itself, but directing users to 'Tsushima Airport' when clicked is an even bigger problem," and stated he would send a protest email.

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