“It is obvious that the Takeshima islands are part of Japan’s inherent territory, both historically and under international law. The government must persistently communicate the legitimacy of Japan’s claim both at home and abroad.”

“Japan established its territorial rights to Takeshima in the mid-17th century during the Edo period (1603-1867). Various documents have confirmed that merchants of the Tottori clan used Takeshima for collecting abalone and hunting sea lions.”

“The illegal occupation of Takeshima by South Korea absolutely must not be tolerated.”

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