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Feb 20, 2026 News

Domestic Politics World 🔥 75 2/20 15:40

Korea Demands Japan Retract Dokdo Sovereignty Claims

1Korea strongly protested Japan's Dokdo claims and demanded a retraction.
2The Foreign Ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat to deliver a stern warning.
3The government reaffirmed Dokdo is clearly Korean territory in all aspects.

📖 Easy Explanation

🔍 Background

Conflicts persist as Japan repeatedly holds events or releases documents claiming Dokdo as its territory.

📌 Key Points

The Korean government stated Japan's claims are baseless and must stop immediately. A Japanese diplomat was summoned to the Foreign Ministry to receive a firm protest.

💡 Why It Matters

Dokdo is a symbol of national pride. The government is taking firm action to protect the territory, and public interest remains crucial for national sovereignty.

📚 Glossary

초치 (Chochi)The act of a government summoning a foreign diplomat to lodge a formal protest.
영유권 (Yeong-yu-gwon)The legal right to possess and exercise control over a specific territory.
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