"The White Peril in the Far East" by Sidney L. Gulick in 1905 says as follows:
The direct cause of the war, then, has been Russia's ambition for Oriental Empire, bearing down in its progress. Manchuria, Korea, and ultimately Japan herself. This process of Russian expansion has been steadfastly pushed, and ruthlessly. It has brought such overwhelming destruction to innocent people in Siberia and Manchuria; it has heaped such insult and such humiliation upon Japan herself and it is so powerful in crushing the national life of the conquered people, that the determination of Japan to save herself from their fate has thrilled the world into sympathy.
Two minor causes contributing to the war have been Japan's wholly altruistic motive of good-will to Korea and to China and her desire to stand for honest straightforward diplomacy.
私の蔵書の中にThe White Peril in the Far East 東洋白禍 １９０５年に出版された本であり、日露戦争の意義を説明している。ニューヨーク、シカゴ、トロント、ロンドンで出版された本だ。
Both Koreas have been hostile to Japan for decades regardless of what Japan has done for them, including extension of grants, etc. Japanese, whether conservative or not, are now realizing that their efforts of improving relations with both Koreas may end fruitless simply because they both have failed to sincerely respond to Japan's desire for securing peace and stability in the Far East. No matter how much they have twisted around historical facts, it seems that Japan has upheld a policy of solving every issue in a concessional manner both Koreas claim to have existed, hoping that they will someday grow up to fully understand how much they have benefited from Japan and her people.
Now, many Japanese tweets suggest an irreversible course of action against South Korea. That is "Sever diplomatic ties with South Korea" over its unacceptable degree of fabrication shown in a number of issues South Korea has raised.
South Koreans often practice "Psittacism" by repeating "Colonial rule by Imperial Japan is the worst exploitation ever done in a history of mankind." Then, I always get closer to them and say to their faces "Would you say the same thing even after you have been exposed to realities and historical facts of what colonization really was ?" I show them comparative analyses of education systems, taxation systems, military budgets in the nations that experienced colonization such as Vietnam, India, nations in Latin America, etc.
Most of them then start mumbling because they are hard put to reply my question. Some get so emotional, lose their control, and fade away after kicking tables.
An excerpt from a book entitled "South Korea Created by Japan" by Kō Bunyū
The above translation is provisional and subject to change. Ted Yokohama
Note: Psittacism is speech or writing that appears mechanical or repetitive in the manner of a parrot. More generally it is a pejorative description of the use of words which appear to have been used without regard to their meaning. Wikepedia
It is the internationally recognized fact that the Korean peninsula has been a great source of generating "pain in the ass" although it seems that the people on the peninsula have never realized it. One good solution the decent world came up with in 2007 was to let them realize it by keeping its rep. posted as UN Chief.
Regrettably, they seem to have totally failed to realize a very considerate and concessional expression of sympathy toward them. The only thing the decent world should expect is nothing but disappointment.
Turning readers' attention to the stated aims of the United Nations, they are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace. And, UN system is based on five principal organs, one of which is the International Court of Justice.
On Oct. 24, 2007 (UN Day), Ban Ki-moon prepared and distributed pamphlets "Welcome to KOREA" at the concert held by him in the capacity of UN Chief and attended by 1,600 diplomats and others.
The pamphlets prepared and distributed by UN Chief BanKi-Moon from S. Korea describes Takeshima islets as being part of S. Korea and Sea of Japan as East Sea, taking advantage of his position as UN Chief.
Despite a strong protest from Japan, he did not bother neither to take the pamphlets back from the attendants nor to apologize to Japan for his lack of decency in the important international event, knowing that the Government of Japan has been demanding the government of south korea to appear at the International Court of Justice over Takeshima issue for decades, and knowing that "Sea of Japan" is an internationally recognized naming except where terrorists live in. Namely, South Korea and North Korea.
And, he even stated to his people that he would do his best to contribute to the development of his own country "South Korea" when he visited S. Korea in July 3, 2008.
Sack UN Chief Ban Ki-moon over his unfair practice at UN and strongly biased toward Japan and her people!
A Profile of Ban Ki-moon:
A well-known anti-Japan South Korean who served as 33rd Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, South Korea from January 17, 2004 to November 10, 2006. He is currently serving as 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. He assumed office on January 1, 2007.
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South Korean pres. Lee appeared on KBS TV last night and stated that he had cancelled his planned trip to Ulleung Island and Takeshima Islets with his wife last month due to bad weather. However, he stressed that he could visit those islands anytime he wishes since they are ours.
Regarding textbooks published and used in Japan which describes Takeshima as an inherent part of the territory of Japan, those knowledgeable of Takeshima islets (in Japan) should consider it right that it is part of South Korea. We don't have to excessively dispute over Takeshima islets.
Mr. Masahisa Sato tweets "I stopped over in Seoul, South Korea on the way to Uzbekistan and exchanged views with Ambassador Muto (Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea). Although no reply on refusal of our entry from the government of South Korea has been made yet, my entry into South Korea this time may hint some sort of its reply to our protest. Sweating to strengthen true bilateral relations between Japan and South Korea. "
In reply to the above tweet, Bonta tweets "I assume that the government of South Korea must have fully understood the entire development from refusal of entry to demonstration against Fuji TV for broadcasting biased programs and must have desired harmonization rather than confrontation, considering its heavy economic dependence on Japan. I believe that we will see progress in Takeshima issue only after revision to our Constitution will be made and our true restoration of sovereignty will be achieved.
My comment:
I have no way of knowing views exchanged (on outrageous refusal of three Japanaese lawmakers by the government of South Korea) between Ambassador Muto and Mr. Sato. However, I can easily presume that the government of South Korea has sufficiently realized its disadvantegeous position in free and democratic community of the world through a series of blatant diplomatic misbehaviours in relation to Takeshima issue.
After all, the government of South Korea has been left with nothing but two options; that is, either to become accountable for the occurence of the unprecedented incident between Japan and South Korea which will subsequently force the government of South Korea to face international justice or crawl into a hole and dissapear if there is one left for South Korea.
It is quite true that a majority of the Japanese people considers the current Constitution of Japan as an obstacle to Japan becoming fully independent. Bonta's tweet gives us a number of implications which I will gradually describe in my future posts.
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.
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.
@SatoMasahisa韓国は相変わらす゛場所をわきまえない、「独島は韓国領」と記載の扇子2011本 世界陸上で無料配布予定の由。スポーツの場で政治宣伝だが、各国海軍が集う国際歓艦式でもパンフレットの裏は「独島は韓国領」の記載があり海自は受け取り拒否したことも。韓国政府も容認した上での露骨な宣伝戦...tweets It seems that s. korea has never cared about taking on board the views of the international community. It is said that 2011 pieces of folding fans, on which "Takeshima belongs to s. korea" is printed are to be distributed during 2011 World Championships in Athletics in south korea. I recall that Japan Martime Self-Defense Force rejected a pamphlet, on the back of which "Takeshima belongs to south korea is printed when Japan Martime Self-Defense Force participated in international naval review. Those are just blatant acts of propaganda war the government of south korea has fully recognized.
To begin with, one comment made by a South Korean and two replies to the comment will be introduced before focusing on a subject of how South Koreans reacted to the visit by three Japanese lawmakers and also on their reactions that might have violated the South Korean penal code in a number of ways.
A South Korean comment and two replies to the comment:
tim690213 said in Korean: 자꾸 독도문제로 지랄거리면 우리대한민국이 중국,대만,러시아,북한과 연합하여 일본본토를 침략공격하여 완전 박살,파괴시킬것이다!
koitsuwayurusen said in English and in Japanese: I translate your comment into Japanese. あなたのコメントを日本語に訳しておきます。
Below is a translation of the Korean tweet into English which remains provisional since it only sounds megalomaniac.
As long as Japanese express delusions over Takeshima issue, we will have to get united with China, Taiwan, Russia, and North Korea for attacking and annihilating the Japanese race, thereby destroying Japan.
koitsuwayurusen said : ＜私の感想 My comment＞韓国には良い精神病院がないのですね。お気の毒さま。I am sorry to know that there is no good hospital for mad men in ROK.
South Korean reactions to three Japanese lawmakers' visit:
Before clicking a YouTube video to watch, please keep it in your mind that you may find behaviors of South Korean protesters quite disturbing and deranged to the free and civilized countries.
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Reporter said: I am reporting from a terminal of Gimpo airport in Seoul. I understand that demonstrations are usually prohibited within airport terminals. However, as you can see, banners are all over. Many members of civil activist groups are gathering to protest against three Japanese lawmakers' visit.
Korean activists said: "Apologize and return back to Japan!"
Newscaster said: Some activists are placing black tapes on photos of three lawmakers and then set fire on the banner. I really wonder what they are trying to do. And, they are messing up terminal floor with curry power. They have prepared three caskets. Two girls are trying to kick a guy probably acting like "Sumo wrestler". All of these performances show their violent feelings of refusal for three Japanese lawmakers to enter South Korea.
Mr. Shindo Yoshitaka said: The case that instead of securing our free passage and safety in South Korea, we representing Japanese nationals are refused to enter South Korea will develop into a major diplomatic issue.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Mr. Yukio Edano said: We just can't accept such a measure taken against our lawmakers legally trying to enter South Korea.
Newscaster said: Their visit to Ulleung Island was announced on July 15. Three lawmakers are members of a special committee on territories established within the Liberal Democratic Party whose purpose is to carry out research on Takeshima issue. Ulleung Island is situated about 90 kilometers west of Takeshima islets. On Ulleung Island South Korea has a museum displaying articles related to their territorial claim over Takeshima islets. Three lawmakers were scheduled to visit the museum on the island. South Korea have incorporated Takeshima islets into Ulleung municipality. The government of South Korea had earlier informed the Government of Japan that three lawmakers would be refused to enter South Korea. Lee Jaeoh, Specially Appointed Minister is visiting Takeshima islets today as if to show his intention to restrain three Japanese lawmakers to visit Ulleung Island.
Mr Shindo Yosihtaka said: If we don't go there, we would look like giving in to their threat.
Newscaster said: Three lawmakers are Mr. Shindo Yoshitaka, a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sato Masahisa, a member of the House of Councilors, and Ms.Inada Tomomi, a member of the House of Representatives. They are all members of the Liberal Democratic Party. They calmly explained their purpose of visit to the press.
Mr. Shindo Yoshitaka said: Our purpose of visit is not to wave our national flag and not to engage in any activities related to Japan's territorial claim over Takeshima islets. We just go there. That's all.
Mr. Sato Masahisa said: We are not trying to stage any uprising there but we really want to see their basis for territorial claim and its historical background.
Ms. Inada Tomomi said: We intend to promote a true friendship with South Korea by objectively observing their claim. So, I really hope that they will let us in.
Reporter said: South Korean activists are trying to break into arrival area.
Newscaster said: This is a kind of treatment they would have received if they entered South Korea.
South Korean activists said: Three Japanese lawmakers will be burnt to death under the name of South Koreans.
One activist said: They are totally wrong even to think of visiting our territory. If we go to Shimane Prefecture, claiming that Shimane is ours, will you let us come in?
Japanese tourist said: I have been so shocked to see what's happening there. I'm a little bit worried.
Newscaster said: Immigration Control Act (Republic of Korea) has an article stipulating that persons deemed likely to commit any act detrimental to national interests of the Republic of Korea or public safety. It seems that South Korea has applied this article to the case of three Japanese lawmakers. South Korean YTN news reported in the afternoon that Japanese lawmakers have been refused to enter South Korea since they claim Japan's territorial sovereignty over Takeshima islets. The case that Japanese lawmakers were refused to enter South Korea has been considered as a very unusual situation.
Some South Koreans might have violated the South Korean penal code:
Remarks on South Korean Penal Code
Chiefly based on Japan's Penal Code, law theories, cases, etc., South Korean Penal Code was prepared and enacted in 1953 as other basic laws were enacted based on Japanese laws. (Wikipedia)
Chapter 4 (Provisional translation done by Ted Yokohama)
Article 107 No.1. stipulates that those who commit either assault or intimidation against a head of foreign state staying in Republic of Korea shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding more that 7 years either with or without forced labor.
No.2 stipulates that those who either insult or defame a head of foreign state staying in Republic of Korea shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding more than 5 years either with or without forced labor
Article 108 No.1 stipulates that those who commit either assault or intimidation against foreign mission shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding more that 5 years either with or without forced labor.
No.2 stipulates that those who either insult or defame foreign mission shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding more than 3 years either with or without forced labor.
Article 109 stipulates that those who damage or remove or dishonor either national flag of foreign state or national emblem of foreign state shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years either with or without forced labor or will be fined not exceeding 3 million won.
Article 110 stipulates that the crime prescribed under the preceding articles 107,108, and 109 shall not be prosecuted against the express will of a foreign government.
The Republic of Korea Might Have Violated Immigration Control Act:
What is a definition of "Terrorists" in South Korea? This question is asked because the government of South Korea treated three Japanese lawmakers as if to say they are terrorists and because the government of South Korea has not responded to this question raised by three lawmakers yet.
Article 11 (Prohibition, etc. of Entry)
(1)The Minister of Justice may prohit the entry of a foreigner who falls under any of the following sub-paragraphs:
3. Persons deemed likely to commit any act detrimental to national interests of the Republic of Korea or public safety.
A Failure to Secure Free Passage and Safety of Three Japanese Lawmakers
Mr. Shindo Yoshitaka said: The case that instead of securing our free passage and safety in South Korea, we representing Japanese nationals are refused to enter South Korea will develop into a major diplomatic issue.
The statement made by South Korean pres. Lee "We don't guarantee safety of three lawmakers if they visit South Korea. " suggests nothing but a threat to three Japanese lawmakers. Mr. Lee should have exerted every possible effort to secure free passage and safety of three Japanese lawmakers instead of instigating his people to act against Japan and her people.
Diplomatic Reciprocity
While South Korea discusses "social responsibility" with UN Chief placing a greater emphasis on involvement of intellectuals and academics, South Korea has neglected a basic rule in the international community. That is, to observe an internationally recognized 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 for the purpose of visiting 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 11-1-3 of South Korean Immigration Control Law.
Therefore, 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 Outrageous Refusal of Three Japanese Lawmakers to Enter South Korea
It is crystal clear that four northern islands and Takeshima islets have been integral part of Japan. However, four northern territories and Takeshima have been illegally occupied. U.S.A. loves to regard Takeshima issue and four northern territories issue as territorial disputes although Japan sees nothing disputable as they have been historically integral part of Japan.
U.S.A. has been much concerned over Libya's future and U.S.-China relations right now. Only limited number of Americans are aware of Japan's territorial issues. Only few Americans have recognized the fact that South Koreans attacked and occupied Takeshima on Jan. 18, 1952 (Read Takeshima Day竹島の日Should Be Remembered Along With January 18, 1952-A Date Which Will Live In Infamy ) while U.S. news media report on Japan-S. Korea issues, always beginning with emphasis on Japan's brutal colonial occupation of Korea which in fact has been fabricated by U.S.A. , thereby encouraging South Korea to act against Japan.
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