In addition, the Democratic Party's Supreme Council member Sul Hoon wrote a press release Monday that he will visit Dokdo with some lawmakers.

The chief commissioner, Sul-hoon explained, "I would like to encourage the guards to protect Dokdo in the severe relationship between Korea and Japan."

Representatives Lee Jong-gul, Woo Won-sik, Kwon Chil-seung, Kim Han-jeong, Park Chan-dae, and Lee Yong-deuk will be accompanied by this visit.

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