The Secretary of the Korean Police Agency landed on Takeshima, Shimane Prefecture on the 16th and encouraged police officers dispatched to the site.
Regarding Takeshima, the Government of Japan has stated that it is clearly a territory peculiar to Japan under international law, even in the light of historical facts.
According to South Korean police, the top secretary of the National Police Agency, Kim Chang-ryong, landed on Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture on the 16th, which South Korea calls "Tokto (Dokdo)" and claims sovereignty. about it.
Regarding this landing, South Korean news agency Yonhap News Agency said, "Because all the local guards have been replaced by police officers at the beginning," the purpose is to confirm the situation on the island and encourage it. I am.
Also, the Secretary of the Korean National Police Agency has visited Takeshima since 2009.
Regarding Takeshima, the Government of Japan has stated that it is clearly a territory peculiar to Japan under international law, even in the light of historical facts.
Foreign Minister Hayashi "Extremely regrettable if it is a fact" Strict protest policy
Foreign Minister Hayashi told reporters in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the night of the 16th that the government was collecting information. It is extremely regrettable that it was not accepted at all in view of this. I would like to take all possible measures with the determination to firmly protect Japan's territory, territory, and airspace. "
The government plans to make a strict protest against the South Korean side as soon as the facts are confirmed.