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Takeshima - Dokdo Island Dispute
February 27 , 2026
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- South Korea lodged a diplomatic protest against Japan’s Takeshima Day event held on 22 February 2026 in Shimane Prefecture.
- The islands are known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea.
- They are located in the Sea of Japan, which South Korea refers to as the East Sea.
- The territory consists of two main islets named Dongdo and Seodo, along with several smaller rocks.
- South Korea has maintained effective control over the islands since 1954 by deploying police personnel.
- Japan claims the islands as part of Shimane Prefecture and observes Takeshima Day every year on 22 February.
- The surrounding waters are rich in fisheries and are believed to contain significant reserves of gas hydrates.
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