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Story summary
- On February 22, 2026, South Korea's foreign ministry protested Japan's Takeshima Day event, asserting Dokdo is South Korea's historical and legal territory.
- The South Korean foreign ministry condemned the Takeshima Day event and summoned a senior Japanese diplomat to express objections.
- Tensions have escalated after Japan recently asserted sovereignty over the islets, while South Korea highlighted their potential natural resource wealth.
- Japan's response remains unaddressed, with officials unavailable for comment.
