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This paper contends that Dokdo/Takeshima is rightfully under Korean jurisdiction, showing that the evidence available substantiates Korea’s claim of sovereignty over Dokdo, and proposes alternatives to peacefully settle the controversy over Dokdo. This paper presents: i) evidence of Korea’s claim that Dokdo has long been under its jurisdiction or part of Korean territoryand ii) various and numerous historical records and maps in both Korea and Japan that indicate that Dokdo is Korean territory. These documents form a reasonable argument that the United States change its’neutral position of referring to the area as Liancourt Rocks to calling it Dokdo and recognizing the islands as Korean territory. The Dokdo problem clearly has the potential to jeopardize Korea’s relations withthe U.S. and Japan. To change the positions of Washington and Tokyo, which have used the neutral name “Liancourt Rocks” and the name “Takeshima,” respectively, rather than “Dokdo,”over more than three decades, Seoul must increase international awareness of Dokdo as a part of Korean territory at the civil level. Korean Dokdo diplomacy with respect to its two most important international partners should be planned and balanced so as to prevent unproductive conflicts, using civil forums.

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Ⅰ. Introduction
 Ⅱ. “Korean Dokdo”
 Ⅲ. Amity Level of Korea’s Allies
 Ⅳ. Beyond “Political Trespass” and Civil Cooperation
 Ⅴ. Conclusions
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저자

• Haangsok Jung [ 정항석 | Adjunct Associate Professor at Dept. of Political Science, Jeonbuk National University ]

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