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South Korea Defends Dokdo Amid Japan's Territorial Claims

12/10/2025

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South Korea rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's claim to the Dokdo/Takeshima islets, escalating tensions.
A senior official in Seoul stated the islets are an integral part of Korean territory.
The statement is the strongest since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June.
Sanae Takaichi labeled South Korea's control illegal and asserted that Takeshima is Japan's inherent territory.
Both nations remain firm in their positions regarding the territorial dispute.

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South Korea rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's claim to the Dokdo/Takeshima islets, escalating tensions.
A senior official in Seoul stated the islets are an integral part of Korean territory.
The statement is the strongest since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June.
Sanae Takaichi labeled South Korea's control illegal and asserted that Takeshima is Japan's inherent territory.
Both nations remain firm in their positions regarding the territorial dispute.