The Issue of Takeshima
Japan's Inalterable Position on the Sovereignty of Takeshima
- In the light of historical facts and based upon international law, it is apparent that Takeshima is an inherent part of the territory of Japan.
- The occupation of Takeshima by the Republic of Korea is an illegal occupation undertaken on absolutely no basis in international law. Any measures taken with regard to Takeshima by the Republic of Korea based on such an illegal occupation have no legal justification.
(Note: The Republic of Korea has yet to demonstrate a clear basis for its claims that, prior to Japan's effective control over Takeshima and establishment of sovereignty, the Republic of Korea had previously demonstrated effective control over Takeshima.)
Pamphlet "10 Issues of Takeshima"
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Outline of the Issue of Takeshima
- Recognition of Takeshima
- Sovereignty of Takeshima
- Prohibition of Passage to Utsuryo Island
- Incorporation of Takeshima into Shimane Prefecture
- Takeshima Immediately after WWII
- Treatment of Takeshima in the Process of Drafting the San Francisco Peace Treaty
- Installation of the "Syngman Rhee Line"
- Takeshima as a Bombing Range for U.S. Forces
- Occupation of Takeshima by the Republic of Korea
- Proposal of Submission of the Issues to the International Court of Justice
- Recent Status of Takeshima
Takeshima
- Takeshima is a group of islands that is situated on the Sea of Japan at a latitude of 37º 14'N and a longitude of 131º 52'E, 157 kilometers northwest of Oki Island, Shimane Prefecture. Takeshima is part of Okinoshima Town of Shimane Prefecture.
- The combined area of the two main islands, the East Island (Onnajima) and the West Island (Otokojima), and numerous small reefs is 0.21 square kilometers (about the same size as Hibiya Park in Tokyo).
- Both are precipitous volcanic islands, and cliffs abut the coastline on all sides. The islands have scarce vegetation and drinking water resources.
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