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Handling of the Takeshima Issue in South Korea’s Social Studies Curriculum
*Published on October 20, 2025
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Understanding and Perceptions of the Takeshima Issue of the Various Embassies Located in Japan
*Published on October 20, 2025
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On “Usan Island” in old Korean documents
*Published on May 28, 2024
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On the Expression of “Effective Control”
*Published on Oct 3, 2023
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The Treaty of Peace and Takeshima —with a focus on how the British Commonwealth countries responded—
*Published on May 28, 2024
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Function of Maps in Territorial Disputes ― Treatment of Maps by International Tribunals ―
*Published on April 22, 2022
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Legal Nature of the 1905 Measures to Incorporate Takeshima into Shimane Prefecture of Japan
*Published on September 9, 2024
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The Senkaku Islands, Takeshima and International Adjudication [Addendum] The Northern Territories from the Perspective of International Law
*Published on January 21, 2021
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Factors Necessary for Acquisition of Title to Territory
*Published on January 21, 2021
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The Treatment of Takeshima in the Treaty of Peace with Japan
*Published on January 21, 2021
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Prolonged “illegal occupation” by the Republic of Korea produces no legal consequences under international law
*Published on January 21, 2021to Pagetop
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The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
Part 1: Fishing Operation Around Takeshima
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The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
Part 2: Nakai Yozaburo’s Request to Lease Takeshima
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The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
The Story of Takeshima’s Incorporation into Shimane Prefecture
Part 3: Unfounded Assertions by the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK)
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Takeshima in the Edo Period and Ahn Yong-bok's Statements Part1
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Takeshima in the Edo Period and Ahn Yong-bok's Statements Part2
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