Commemorative ceremony at "Takeshima Day" Governor Shimane "Territory unique to Japan" February 22, 18:00
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February 22 is the "Takeshima Day" established by the ordinance of Shimane Prefecture. Shimane Prefecture held a commemorative ceremony in Matsue City, and Governor Maruyama called on the government to settle diplomatic negotiations assuming that Takeshima was a unique territory of Japan.
In the Meiji era, the ordinance stipulated on February 22 that Takeshima was under the jurisdiction of the prefecture in the Meiji era, and held a ceremony hosted by the prefecture in Matsue City every year.
The fifteenth ceremony of this year will be held as the relations between Japan and Korea continue to deteriorate due to the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War. About 470 people, including residents of Nojima Island, participated.
At the ceremony, Governor Maruyama said, "Takeshima is a territory unique to Japan. To resolve the territorial dispute, discussions at the government level are indispensable, and we strongly urge the government to discuss the Takeshima issue in diplomatic negotiations." We called on the government to negotiate a solution.
Mr. Takashi Fujiwara, Minister for Cabinet Office in charge of territorial affairs, said, `` The government has taken a step forward in diplomacy and other fields, and has conveyed Japan's position to the Korean side with a deliberate attitude and responded calmly and patiently. I would like to ask Shimane Prefecture for support and cooperation, as public opinion and the understanding of the international community will help. "
A group of Koreans protesting the ceremony visited the venue around the venue every year, but this time, due to the spread of the new coronavirus, they suddenly canceled their visit to Japan, and there was no noticeable confusion.
Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs "strong protest"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling for Takeshima as a “Tokto” and claiming sovereignty over the opening of the “Takeshima Day” ceremony, called for the Japanese Embassy's Minister, Soma, Minister in Seoul, to protest. Did.
He also issued a statement by the spokeswoman, stating, "With the attendance of senior government officials, we strongly protest against repeated boring provocations about Tokt, and urge again to immediately abolish the ceremony."
He added, "The Japanese government must immediately stop improper claims against Tokt, a Korean territory that is obviously historically, geographically, and internationally lawful, and humblely look at history."