Seoul: South Korea protested against Japan for holding commemorative events over disputed islands. The South Korean government issued a statement protesting Japan's Sunday commemoration of disputed islands, stating that the action constituted an unlawful assertion of South Korea's sovereignty.
According to Thai News Agency, South Korea's Foreign Ministry expressed strong opposition to the "Takeshima Day" event organized by Japan's Shimane Prefecture. The event commemorated the declaration of Takeshima Island as part of Shimane Prefecture, with high-ranking Japanese government officials participating in the ceremony. The ministry demanded the immediate cancellation of the event, emphasizing that the islands, known as "Dokdo" in South Korea, have long fueled tensions between the two nations.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that Dokdo Island is unequivocally South Korean territory, citing historical, geographical, and international law evidence. The ministry urged Japan to abandon its unfounded claims and to recognize historical facts. Additionally, South Korean authorities summoned senior Japanese diplomats in Seoul to formally lodge a protest.