Examining Dokdo in a Global Context
Let’s find the problem with Japan’s claim to Dokdo and critique it.
Currently, some of the world’s atlases mislabel the East Sea as the “Sea of Japan.” Japan is even trying to change the name of Korea’s Dokdo to “Takeshima”.
Let’s find examples of Dokdo and the East Sea mislabeled on other countries’ maps and take a look at material which proves that Japan’s claim is incorrect.
Seung-ju is pen pals with Diana, an American elementary school student. They exchange e-mails. Not too long ago Seung-ju’s teacher gave a homework assignment to become a Korean ambassador and tell foreigners about Korea. This is what Seung-ju introduced to Diana about Korea: