Dokdo is Korean Territory.

For Koreans, the eastern most Dokdo are symbolic. The Japanese are insisting on their ownership of Dokdo.

1. Koreans long know that Dokdo was Korean territory, dating back 1,500 years ago. History shows that Dokdo is Korean territory through the Silla, Goryeo and Joseon kingdoms. But Japan illegally annexed the islands in 1905 in its preparation for war with Russia and the interpretation of the 1951 San Francisco Treaty between Japan and the Allied Powers that made no specific mention of Dokdo may be behind the intensified claims.


2. The Korean Government's Basic Position on Dokdo.
Dokdo is an integral part of Korean territory, historically, geographically and under international law. No territorial dispute exists regarding Dokdo, and therefore Dokdo is not a matter to be dealt with through diplomatic negotiations or judicial settlement.

The government of the Republic of Korea exercises Korea's irrefutable territorial sovereignty over Dokdo. The government will deal firmly and resolutely with any provocation and will continue to defend Korea's territorial integrity over Dokdo. 


3. Why Dokdo is Korean Territory. 

4. Location and Features.
Dokdo consists of two main islands, Dongdo and Seodo, and 89 surrounding islets.

4. Just as recently as early April, Korea lodged a protest against Japan for laying a fresh claim to Dokdo in Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook for 2014. Japan also vowed to resolve the territory issue through international law. Seoul warned that such a claim will severely damage bilateral ties as well as peace and security in Northeast Asia.