Outrageous refusal of three Japanese lawmakers Mr. Shindo Yoshitaka, Mr. Sato Masahisa, and Ms. Indada Tomomi to enter South Korea on August 1 clearly indicates South Korean reckless rejection to peacefully settle Takeshima issue in accordance with the international rule despite the fact that the South Korean population has been immensely proud of a South Korean man heading the supreme international organization called "United Nations" created in 1945 for facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace.
Not only showing contempt for the international organization but also possibly violating the laws while failing to secure free passage and safety of three Japanese lawmakers, not to mention "Diplomatic Reciprocity", the government of South Korea should carefully review its blatant acts done against three Japanese lawmakers in relation to its domestic laws and international laws, thereby exploring a way to secure its improved position in free and democratic community of the world. Otherewise, South Korea will be exposed to the international criticism as much as its counterpart North Korea has been.
Below is an English translation of a blog post published in Japanese.
1899年『大韓地誌』 （大韓帝国の最初の地理の教科書
Geography Textbook of The Great Empire of Korea (First Geography Textbook published by The Great Empire of Korea in 1899)
The textbook clearly defines a territory of the Great Empire of Korea whose North latitude is from 33 degrees 15 minutes to 42 degrees 25 minutes and whose East longtitude from 124 degrees 30 minutes to 130 degrees 35 minutes.
However, Takeshima is situated at 131 degrees 52 minutes East longtitude. In other words, a territoriy of South Korea is limited up to Ulleung Island, therefore, not including Takeshima islets approximately 90 kilometers from Ulleung Island.
The year 1899 is four years after Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed at the Shunpanrō hall on April 17, 1895, between the Empire of Japan and Qing Empire of China, ending the First Sino-Japanese War. The peace conference took place from March 20 to April 17, 1895. This treaty followed and superseded the Sino-Japanese Friendship and Trade Treaty of 1871. In this treaty, China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims to that country. (Wikipedia)
And, the year 1899 is 6 years before the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905, also known as the Eulsa Treaty or Japan–Korea Protectorate Treaty, was made between the Empire of Japan and the Korean Empire in 1905.
The textbook was published in 1899 when Korea was fully recognized as an independent nation.
Besides, we observe an internationally recognized name "Sea of Japan" repeatedly used in this textbook (My additional observation: although the government of South Korea has been engaged in lobbying a number of international figures, hoping that they would agree on its fabricated stories related to "Sea of Japan and "Takeshima".).
1947年『朝鮮常識問答』（韓国の常識Q＆A）
Dialogue of Korean Common Sense published in 1947 again clearly defines a territory of Southern Korea whose East longtitude is from 124 degrees 30 minutes to 130 degrees 35 minutes.
Let me emphasize again that Takeshima is situated at 131 degrees 52 minutes East longtitude. In other words, a territoriy of South Korea is limited up to Ulleung Island, therefore, not including Takeshima islets approximately 90 kilometers from Ulleung Island.
1948年『朝鮮常識』（韓国の常識）
Dialogue of Korean Common Sense published in 1948 again clearly defines a territory of South Korea whose easternmost island is called "Chukdo" located at 130 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds East longtitude. "Chukdo" is a small island located northeast of Ulleung Island. It is not "Takeshima" at all.
Let me emphasize again that Takeshima is situated at 131 degrees 52 minutes East longtitude. In other words, a territoriy of South Korea is limited up to "Chukdo or 竹島" (pronounced "Takeshima" in Japanese), part of Ulleung Island, therefore, not including Takeshima islets approximately 90 kilometers from Ulleung Island.
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My Comment:
There are two islands called "Takeshima", one of which is Takeshima, part of Shimane Prefecture, Japan and the other "Chukdo or 竹島" (pronounced "Takeshima" in Japanese), part of Ulleung Island situated approximately 90 kilometers from Takeshima, Japan.
Whatever stories South Korea makes up for deceiving the international community, South Korean propaganda efforts will end up in vain since Takeshima issue has been widely exposed to the eyes of the good people in free and democratic community of the world.
Therefore, South Korea has been left with nothing but two options; that is, either to face international justice or crawl into a hole and dissapear if there is one left for South Korea.
For your reference, access "What's Wrong With South Korea?" at http://yokohamated.typepad.jp/blog/2011/08/to-begin-with-one-comment-made-by-a-south-korean-and-two-replies-to-the-comment-will-be-introduced-before-focusing-on-a-subj.html ,"Outrageous Refusal of Three Japanese Lawmakers to Enter South Korea" at http://voiceofjapanviatweeting.blogspot.com/2011/08/outrageous-refusal-of-three-japanese.html , and US Ambassador Van Fleet Clearly States in His Report "Takeshima Belongs to Japan" at http://yokohamated.typepad.jp/blog/2011/08/us-ambassador-van-fleet-clearly-states-in-his-report-takeshima-belongs-to-japan-1.html
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