The Japanese government has said it cannot accept South Korea's request to delete Dokdo, which is marked as Japanese territory on the map of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee's website.
Japanese Minister Kato Katsunobu argued that "Takeshima is clearly Japan's own territory, both in light of historical facts and in international law, and that the Korean side's claims are completely unacceptable."
He added, "Based on our determination to continue to protect our territory, territorial seas, and airspace, we want to respond to the Takeshima issue with a calm and willingness at the same time."
Regarding the possibility that Korea will not participate in the event if Japan does not delete Dokdo, "I know that each country's National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee will decide on the dispatch of the championships," said Kato.
Previously, former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon posted on Facebook yesterday (27th), saying, "I strongly urge the Japanese government to immediately delete the mark of Dokdo." I will do it."
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked Japan to delete Dokdo Island, which was marked as Japanese territory on the organizing committee's website, but the Japanese government refused to do so.
(Photo = Courtesy of Professor Kyung-Duk Seo, Yonhap News)