Japanese Document Marks Dokdo as Foreign Territory
At the end of World War II, Japan designated Dokdo, a set of South Korean-controlled islets in the East Sea that Tokyo now claims as its own, as foreign territory, Yonhap News Agency reported Monday, quoting a post-war government document.
The document, obtained by South Korean lawmaker Park Sun-young from a Japanese official, shows the Japanese finance ministry proclaimed in Notification 654 on Aug. 15, 1946 that "Jukdo," the former name for the islets, is foreign territory. The document was compiled to settle Japanese companies' debts after Tokyo surrendered in the war.
Rep. Park said she obtained the document after a year-long search.
The notification also marked Korea, Taiwan, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and the South Sea Islands as foreign countries or foreign territories.
Dokdo has long been a key target of Japan's territorial claims. South Korea has maintained a police contingent on the islets since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War, exercising effective control over it.
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biteme (116.122.76.192)
11-17-2009 22:56
If Korea were wise, they'd just keep quiet about the whole Dokdo affair. Ownership is 9/10 of the law, and seeing the neither side is too keen on taking the issue to oourt, it would behoove Korea to just ignore JPN when they try to yank Korea's chain every 6 months or so. It's as if they do it for entertainment value, and Korea obliges them.
goguryeo (222.110.246.152)
11-17-2009 22:11
Jacques, it would not be inappropriate to guess one's nationality, but what would be the point? Does your name personify what you'd have us believe you are in some form or fashion? Good idea to try and guess though, it will confirm to the rest of us reading why we're laughing at you.
goguryeo (222.110.246.152)
11-17-2009 22:08
dune6906, It truly grieves me, but I must inform you that you do seem quite challenged by your obvious inability to articulate yourself without resorting to dribble. I was incorrect, shit does not adequately describe your pathetic dribble. "留먮삦" would best describe your best efforts at intelligent discord. If I'm headed to hell ??please be a good gent and hold the door open for me when I get there.
idiotdetector (211.246.238.71)
11-17-2009 20:24
I don't see what the big idea is with Dokdo..can someone explain this to me..?wait.. dont.. I don't really see it as beeing a " global " Issue..
tuscan (76.212.12.36)
11-17-2009 18:41
I smell a lot of pro war criminal japanese here...
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