@YonhapNews: U.N. chief calls for 'intellectual social responsibility' http://bit.ly/qiwSJn -end of tweet- My comment: While South Korea discusses "sustainable development" with UN Chief placing a greater emphasis on involvement of intellectuals and academics in "sustainability", South Korea has neglected a basic rule in the international community. That is, to observe an international rule of reciprocity. Japan welcomed a mission consisting of South Korean parliamentarians, intellectuals, academics, etc. to visit Takeshima museum in Shimane Prefecture on February 22. However, South Korea flatly and outrageously rejected three Japanese lawmakers to enter South Korea with an intention to visit Ulleung Island where South Korea has a museum displaying articles related to its territorial claim over Takeshima islets. This is not only a total denial of reciprocity but also a violation of Article 13-1-3 of South Korean Immigration Control Law. South Korean government must be accountable for the occurrence of the unprecedented incident between Japan and South Korea still said to be maintaining the closest relations in many respects. Access VOJ via Tweeting at http://voiceofjapanviatweeting.blogspot.com/ Outrageous Refusal of Three Japanese Lawmakers to Enter South Korea
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