Talk:Liancourt Rocks/Archive 6

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Archive 1 Archive 2 Archive 3 Archive 4 Archive 5 by moving with history.

Requested moves to date

1. Talk:Liancourt Rocks/Archive 3#Requested move Dokdo → Liancourt Rocks, result of the debate was move, 2 May 2005
2. Talk:Liancourt Rocks/Archive 4#Requested move Liancourt Rocks → Dokdo, result of the debate was move, 1 June 2006

--Philip Baird Shearer 13:50, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Just for clarity, the article had been at "Liancourt Rocks" before the 2005 vote. Then someone moved it to "Dokdo" without discussion. Rather than simply reverting, a vote was held with three options: restore to Liancourt Rocks, leave at Dokdo, or move to Takeshima. The result was to restore to Liancourt Rocks. --Reuben 16:28, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Oppose --Tiii 12:01, 28 June 2006 (UTC)The name "Liancourt Rocks" cannot be given to a South Korean island, despite the fact that it does provide a solution to the Korean-Japanese "dispute" over the Dokdo Islets. Only the owner has the right to name a territory, in this case, the South Korean administration. The name of "Liancourt Rocks" is a western reference to Dokdo and no more.

There is no vote at present. --Isorhiza 15:51, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Tiii, Germany is called Germany not Deutchland in English, would you argue that the Germans as the "owners" of Germany, can insist on English speakers calling Germany Deutchland? --Philip Baird Shearer 13:04, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Nobody argue against.I would like to move from Dokdo to Liancorut Rocks.Would Someone like to aruge against this wrote ?--Forestfarmer 00:28, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Philip, your Germany model does not work. We are not talking about a name of a country. We're talking about a physical area of a country that isn't well known in the first place @ English language. Additionally, Liancourt Rock is a result of European effort to map the entire world. (Wikimachine 20:06, 30 June 2006 (UTC))

assuming taht Japan(Takesima) and Korea(Dokto)is disputing now,I think that third party should use third name when it is exist.--Forestfarmer 00:49, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The arguement regarding Germany does apply since there are also many regions or cities within countries which are also given English names. e.g. Vienna, Munich, Bombay, etc. Regardless of this though the name should simply be the name which is most used in English. I wouldn't think many English references exist however so using the Korean Dokdo (which was also used by Japan) seems quite fair. --Kuan 14:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Of course, Takeshima and Dokdo are disputed names over hotly currently disputed territory. Any argument made to the legitimacy of one name seems equally valid for the other. Since Liancourt Rocks is a neutral and accepted name (for a long time) favoring neither side, I fail to see how it can be titled anything but "Liancourt Rocks", with redirects for both Takeshima and Dokdo (with its various spellings) pointing here. If someone has another name that is NOT Takeshima or Dokdo that is superior to Liancourt Rocks, PLEASE state it. Titling the article with either other name applies legitimacy that supporters of the other name will not fail to express. Furthermore, due to the controversy, "Liancourt Rocks" is the name most often used when writing about this territory in international treaties in English. What's more, it's unusual to find one of the disputed names without the other right behind it in articles NOT originating from Korea or Japan. LactoseTI 07:59, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I oppose this hypocrisy act. Because South Koreans are telling a lie. It is necessary to do the investigation and consideration first of all, and to pursue the contradiction point of South Korean's speech and behavior. The South Korean is not calm. The profit in which honor is not accompanied believing the propaganda of the government is pursued. And, a bad action is not reflected on. The South Korean should throw away "One's own rule" and cooperate with countries of the world.--Tamayura 23:00, 17 july 2006 (UTC)

The islets are less commonly known as the "Liancourt Rocks" in English.???

In English newspapers the islets are commonly written as "Liancourt Rocks". See CIA fact book [3]

Mythologia: If you wouldn't mind writing new topics on the bottom of the talk page. I moved it here if that's okay with you. If you look in the archives at the top of this page, I would assume #5, then you will see this has been discussed. I believe that Dokdo is more common based on search engine results. Tortfeasor 22:16, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

mythologia, "less commonly" is a relative term. it means "not as many as" the others. that means comparing the how many times each name occurs. the cia factbook counts as one. we can each give second, third, and fourth examples, but that still won't answer whether something is more or less common. if there are 10 sources that use x for every one source that uses y, then it is accurate to say y is less common than x. please ask questions here if this is not clear. thanks. Appleby 05:13, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

It is not just the CIA who use the name Liancourt Rocks so does The Times:

• Japan set for clash over islands The Times April 20, 2006 "Seoul promptly dispatched 18 coastguard ships and a surveillance aircraft to the Liancourt Rocks, promising a “stern” response to any perceived intrusion."
• Swarm of protest over islands The Times May 03, 2006 "...the islands, which are called Tokdo in Korean, Takeshima in Japanense and the Liancourt Rocks in English. South Korea has occupied the islands since 1954. (AP)"

The BBC uses the phrase (my emphasis): "Known as Dokdo (Solitary islands) in Korea, Takeshima (Bamboo islands) in Japan. Also known as Liancourt rocks " (South Koreans vent fury at Japan 18 March, 2005) --Philip Baird Shearer 23:46, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

even at the bbc, try their search. most articles only use dokdo/takeshima, while only some articles mention the alternative liancourt, only after mentioning dokdo/takeshima. the current version does accurately indicate that liancourt is an alternate, but less common, name. Appleby 23:53, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Appleby you wrote in the history of the page "yes, "sometimes" does give you more specific, accurate, verifiable information" please provide the reliable published source from which your non original research comes from, othewise I think we should go with the BBC as a source on this --Philip Baird Shearer 23:58, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Why Koreans change every name to those common in their country

irrespectible of what is common name in English speaking community? probably, japanese won't insist so strongly to the name Takeshima, or Senkaku Islands, or even Honshu Island, if what is used is the common English name, because this is English Wikipedia. I guess that it is a kind of expansionism, but I cannot find good verifiable source yet. --Isorhiza 16:00, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't understand what you are trying to say, especially the title...can you explain it? thanks Good friend100 22:45, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't understand what you don't understand. I simply pointed out the fact that Korean want the Liancourt Rocks to be called Dokto. Korean want the Sea of Japan to be called East Sea (of Korea). Korean want the Tsushima Basin to be called Ulleung Basin. Korean want the Tsushima Island to be called Daemado. Korean want China to write Seaul as 首尔 not 漢城. These are all verifiable and not my opinion or research. What is next? Will they need the Pacific should be called the East Ocean (of Korea)? Will they need Eurasia Continent to be called West Continent of Korea or Korean equivalent word? --Isorhiza 04:39, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Your comment is a vile description of a neighboring country in which you are probably related to. This is unacceptable behavior that I would have least expected from the mouth of a Japanese.

Oyo321 16:17, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

How do you feel is none of Wikipedia's business. --Isorhiza 15:24, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes you are right that Koreans are trying to name everything to their advantage. But its just a subconsiousness of Koreans. Do you know information about the Imjin War or the Japanese colonization of Korea in 1910.

The Japanese goal of invading Korea was the basis of both these invasions.

Koreans suffered from the Japanese in both the Imjin War and the colonization. Also, Japan has not formally apologized to Korea for war crimes in WWII.

Koreans believe that Japan is trying to invade Korea again in a different way (literally, this is obviously not true). They think that holding the right to territories or landmarks is a way of keeping Japan from "invading" Korea.

Think about what Japan has done in the past. Koreans are not selfish. Its just heavy patriotism that came from Japanese invasions. Koreans are not greedy and do not want to take other country's territories. Good friend100 16:33, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I know both invasions. But how you should edit Wikipedia is totally different problem. Imjin War was more than 400 years ago and that have no relationship with the current Wikipedia.

This is not related to Wikipedia, but I would like to point out that your comment that "Japan has not formally apologized to Korea for war crimes in WWII." is totally wrong. Japanese prime minister Murayama apologized officially and the government follows the position until now. All the textbooks of history teach about the war crimes in WWII. At least current Japanese government, and most of the political parties from left through the extreme right does not have any wish to invade Korea or any country. Past cannot be good reason to change English name to Korean name. --Isorhiza 15:24, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Isorhiza, you've gone too far. Who set the English names for those things you mentioned and when was that? And who complains about Koreans style name for them? Think about it. Are you really OK when they change the name of Senkaku island to an English name? You imply that Koreans are trying to call everything with Korean style names around Korea, but you are obviously exaggerating. Of course they don't want to change every name to those in Korean style. Dokdo is the biggest issue and there are several more (East Sea, etc), but not tens of them. And it is not to CHANGE. Some of their names can be legitimately called as-is in English, too, like Senkaku island. Cheju island has an English name, Quelpart, but nowadays nobody calls it Quelpart in English. So in this English wikipedia, Cheju island is Cheju island. I think that level of name conflict or custom of calling local name is everywhere in the world. Eurasia with West Continent of Korea? Are you serious with this example? Don't be ridiculous and don't be provocative. It doesn't go anywhere. --ginnre 16:12, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't understand what you mean by your statement "Imjin War was more than 400 years ago and that have no relationship with the current Wikipedia." Do you mean the Imjin War has nothing to do with Wikipedia or do you mean the Imjin War has no relationship to this discussion?

Also, if the government is sorry then why is Koizumi still honoring the soldiers who have died commiting war crimes? Also, you say all the Japanese textbooks of history teach about Japanese war crimes in the past. Then why are Korean and Chinese people angry that Japanese textbooks distort history and demand changes? I know some Japanese students who still think America attacked Japan first in WWII and Pearl Harbor was just an excuse to attack Japan. I know a Japanese who thinks that America dropped the atom bomb first. If you think textbooks clearly write Japanese war crimes truthfully, then why are all the Koreans so angry about them?

The point is, I don't understand why you think Koreans want to name everything in their own way. Even though the facts that Korea wants all the names changed to their way, isn't that true? If someone is spelling your country's capital the wrong way, don't you want to ask for changes? If "Tokyo" was spelled "Tokeeyo" by America wouldn't you naturally want them to change their spelling of Tokyo? As you said "how do you feel is none of Wikipedia's business." Good friend100 18:21, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I mean both. Imjin War was because Toyotomi Hideyoshi wanted to expand his power to the penninsula 400 years ago, but his rule was soon defeated by Tokugawa Ieyasu and Tokugawa Shogunate continued 265 years. One of the most important policy of Tokugawa Shogunate was Seclusion laws from 1641 to 1853. This means there was no wish of expansion and invasion of the Peninsula for more than 200 years. Therefore, it is difficult to find relationship between Imjin War and expansionism of Imperial Japan after Meiji epoch. I welcome verifiable reference if you have, but is there any good reference which have enough basis of scientific research?

I don't mind if Tokyo is spelled in other way as long as it is common way in English speaking community, because this is English language version of Wikipedia. I believe most people in Japan has same opinion. Already "Japan" is not the exact word for the country in Japanese language. It is "Nihon" or "Nippon".

About Koizumi, I，personally, don't support his visit to Yasukuni. But it is true that prime ministers of Japan (even Koizumi) repeatedly apologized about the WWII officially, and it is the basic position of the government [4]. Textbooks teach the fact rather correctly

[5][6]. I don't know why Korean people are so angry. Maybe they don't know the truth. You know such a student, but there are always boys and girls who cannot learn anything from school. --Isorhiza 05:10, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Take a chill. Wikipedia's business is my business. Oyo321 00:52, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Wikimachine's Replies

• About the Tsushima Basin, let's take a look at this map. There is Japan Basin, Yamato Basin, and Tsushima Basin. Notice that Tsushima Basin is within Korean territory. So, what does Japan want? To name every physical objects in Sea of Japan Japanese? I'd rather say Tsushima Basin is a new name & new move by the Japanese to counter their losses at Dokdo. It's definite that Korea has rightful claim to naming this body of water as Ulleung Basin.
• "Cheju island has an English name, Quelpart, but nowadays nobody calls it Quelpart in English. So in this English wikipedia, Cheju island is Cheju island. I think that level of name conflict or custom of calling local name is everywhere in the world." This is an example where Korean name dominates over English name -just because it's more frequent. And clearly, Dokdo outnumbers Takeshima by tenfold.
• As for the argument that Imjin War happened just because Toyotomi Hideyoshi wanted it, I disagree. Toyotomi's advisors strongly disagreed with the invasion. Plus, it seems that Japan changed its policy about expansionism b/c it exhausted its military during that war. Nonetheless, Japanese did create outrage and destruction in Korea. So, whether it was part of Japan's expansionism (~20th century) doesn't matter. (Wikimachine 20:22, 30 June 2006 (UTC))
• As for Koizumi's apologies, the best I've heard was "I deeply express regret..." junk. His actions do not reflect his words.(Wikimachine 20:25, 30 June 2006 (UTC))

You still don't understand why Koreans are angry? I explained all that above. Also, you still think that Japan has already "apologized officially"? Then why are all the Koreans and Chinese people so aggravated and screaming for an official apology. If Japan needs to find out how they need to apologize for their WWII crimes, then follow how Germany apologized.

Same for the textbooks. All those Koreans are angry at Japanese book editors for distorting history.

And again, "because this is English language version of Wikipedia". I hear this every time! Just because this is English Wikipedia, doesn't mean that Wikipedia cannot use "foreign" words. The internet is international. Not "America Online" and it is not restricted just to English speaking countries. There are thousands of words that we use that are borrowed from Spain, Latin, France, etc etc. Good friend100 20:26, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I came here because the title has been mentioned in a 2 channell thread. It appear that the page's non-NPOV is more to Japan's advangage. Keep up good work, Korean commrades. As always, you guys are doing splendid job (for Japan). Oh, I'm also curious when someone own up and admit that TKD is a Korean Karate. So long guys. V(^_^) Vapour

Do not archive current discussions

I just undid the Archive 5 because the oldest message in there was about 6 days old (going all the way back to June 22, 2006!). Please do not archive current discussions. Only archive discussions where the last post is at least two weeks old, though it's recommended that you do not archive more than once a month. Thank you. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 23:07, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I archived the page because it was larger than 32K (see Wikipedia:How to archive a talk page "Additionally, large talk pages are a burden for users with slow Internet connections, and some users may not be able to edit pages larger than 32 kB because of browser page size limits."). I archived it using move which moves the page with history into the archive. I did this because on examining earlier archives, there were some irregularities and I did not want any accusations that the archive was not a fair one. You can not hide Archive 5 without hiding the history of the page. So please do not blank it again. If you had asked why I had done it before naking your changes then I could have explained this to you. I copied back the most recent conversation, the rest are now more than a week old and available in the archive for anyone else who needs them--Philip Baird Shearer 12:56, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

No political discussions, please

Please keep the political rhetoric off Wikipedia. This is not the place to get in a fight (whther verbal or otherwise). Political discussions that have nothing to do with improving the articles here on WIkipedia will be deleted without notice. We are here to build an encyclopedia, not debate international relations (except as they specifically have to do with specific content in a specific article). Thank you for not posting political comments here or elsewhere on Wikipedia. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 23:11, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes.. let's keep the discussion about Dokdo, not about political relationship between Korea and Japan. The page is starting to tilt toward the latter... Deiaemeth 23:12, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I agree with you, but it is very hard not to be political on this issue. Someone is vandalizing the article these days, again. ginnre 01:15, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Of course it is hard not to debate in a political sense. Koreans would obviously side with Dokdo and Japanese people would obviously side with Takeshima. Good friend100 02:05, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Of course, it's hard not to debate in a political sense. But it's easy not to debate political issue which is not related to this article. The discussion of "Koizumi's apology", "Why Koreans are angry" are not related to this article. So, we shouldn't talk about political issue like that. Gegesongs 13:03, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I believe over 80% of the discussion here has been on political issues. Good friend100 01:59, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

opening paragraph

Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea)and disputed area between Korea(Dokdo) and Japan(Takesima).The islets are the "Liancourt Rocks" in English. The Korean Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1] and control of the islands by "the Korean nation" but both countries have title. The islet's title is declared by Korea before Japan abandonment territory of Korea,is not included Dokto,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

avobe writing is my edit.I think more neutral writing than older .what do you think ?--Forestfarmer 18:42, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm afraid it could use some minor changes, because currently it doesn't flow very well. Perhaps if a native speaker of English could look at it... Also I don't think we'd be more neutral if we removed the fact that it's being controlled by S. Korea, since that's currently true. Rōnin 18:52, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm not native and I'm not understand what you write.but buth country have titile and korea contral dokto now and both country accepted it.in these days,I think that Korean president forgot these fact.--Forestfarmer 04:10, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I can't see that your version is any more neutral than the current version. As far as I can understand it, it seems to place all the blame for the conflict on Korea; but it's hard to tell what is meant by sentences like "Thus This dispute began since Korean declaration." --Reuben 20:17, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

On January 18, 1952 Japan was occupied but Japan have title of Takesima.but The South Korean President Syngman Rhee declared sovereignty over Dokdo with the Syngman Rhee line declaration one-sidely.then Takesima became disputed area.Japan don't abandon Takesima's right and title till now.--Forestfarmer 04:10, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Again, I'm really not sure what you're getting at, except that you seem to want to support Japan's side. But it's not Wikipedia's job to decide this issue one way or another, just to describe the dispute. As far as I can understand your proposed version of the opening, it looks less neutral to me than the current version. --Reuben 06:10, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I make some sense with your opinion but the fact that the islets are known as the "Liancourt Rocks" in English not dokdo is clear in many news papers.Mythologia 06:52, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I understand your opinion. my opinion is " This dispute began since Korean declaration" and your opinion is "currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but claimed by Japan".but Japan nerver claimed Takesima' right to korea .becouse Japan have Takesima's title.Japan's insistence is to stop controling of the islands by the Korean nation.It is next step that Japan claim abandom of Takesima's title to Korea after Korea to stop controing of Takesima.--Forestfarmer 12:13, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't think you do understand. The version you keep trying to put in is largely unintelligible in English. Please try to come to a consensus on the talk page before making controversial edits. We need the text to be neutral and clear. --Reuben 20:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry for my unintelligible writing in English.I would like to write readable always ever in English.but YOU DON'T READ MY WRITING IN ENGLISH.I must take a second look for Wikipedia in English.Wikipedia must read by many people in English.I take care to avoid such an error in thfuture in English.Could you tell me where is unintelligible sentence in English.I wouldn't like to write unreadable sentence in English.I only hope you provide me with a chance to write readable sentence in English.If you didn't educate me CLEARLY in English.My edit isn't unintelligible writing in English.--Forestfarmer 22:27, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Hi Forestfarmer, I hope we can have a good discussion. I'm sorry if I sounded harsh, I was a bit peeved by the edit warring, and I let that come through. Sorry about that. I have been reading what you wrote here, so I don't know why you say "You don't read my writing in English." I take it that you may also be a bit frustrated by the language barrier here? OK, on to some of the things that are hard to understand: 1. "both countries have title." Usually title is a document that the seller gives you when you make a large purchase, like a car or a house. It's a public record showing that you bought something. I don't know where title would come in here, since nobody claims to have bought these islets. I think you mean something more like a claim, but I'm not sure. 2. Let me try to edit this next sentence, and you can see if my version matches your meaning: "Although Japan was required to renounce all claim to certain territories upon signing the peace treaty at the end of World War II, Dokdo was not listed among these territories." Is that a fair restatement of your proposed sentence? If so, I think it belongs in the appropriate section in the body of the text, not in the intro. 3. "Thus This dispute began since Korean declaration." This sentence is also hard to make out, but as far as I can tell, it has no function other than to cast blame on Korea. Therefore, it doesn't belong. --Reuben 22:48, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Hi Reuben,I'm happy to be able to have a good discussion.

1.[7]5[singular, uncountable] law:the legal right to have or own something:title to: He has title to the land.

I might have been using the technical term.I think that writing, "Right" was more comprehensible than "Title".Though the meaning is a little different but If you were misunderstood,I will rewrite it.

2."The islet's right is declared by Korea before Japan abandonment territory of Korea by Treaty of San Francisco."

3."Thus This dispute began ~" is user"Appleby" written in "Rusk document" wikipedia page and then both country have takesima' right.what do you think ? when did this disput begin ?--Forestfarmer 07:28, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

1. I'm not a lawyer, so I may not know the usage in law. Usually I think of "title" as connected with some legally recognized proof of ownership, such as a document showing sale. What does it mean for both countries to have title, as you wrote? Surely only one can have the legal right to the islet. I think another term would be more clear.

2. Still not clear. Does this match your meaning? "In signing the Treaty of San Francisco, Japan was required to renounce all claim to certain territories. Korea had already claimed the islets as Korean territory before the signing of this treaty."

3. I can't find the comment by Appleby that you're referring to. Based on the plethora of ancient documents cited by both sides, I would say that there has been contention over the possession of Liancourt Rocks for centuries; but as the Liancourt Rocks and other islands have had a variety of names at different times, it's often difficult to be sure what island a given document is actually talking about. --Reuben 01:13, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

1 you think that Surely only one can have the legal right to the islet.I think so.But both country accept each other right now.becouse the islet is disputed.

2."In signing the Treaty of San Francisco, Japan was required to renounce all claim to certain territories and Dokdo was not listed among these territories but Korea one-sidely declared the islets as Korean territory before the signing of this treaty to Japan." Do you understand meaning that both country accept each other right now ?

3 Sorry.I'm not native and I don't understand surely meaning.please describe One meaing on One sentence.but I don't discuss ancient histry with you.The islet Known as Dokto in Korea and as Takesima in Japan.naming is over.and I come to think of this dispute from now.If thought from view of international law,The dispute began since Korean declaration.because Commonly everyone think that Surely only one can have the legal right to the islet.It is only unclear before then.--Forestfarmer 07:28, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

1. While joint title to lands is certainly a possibility, and happens all the time amongst regular people, it's rather a rarity between nations, and I don't think that's what is happening here. Although disputed title might give some (temporary) interest in land to the party challenging the title between people, somehow I don't think it works that way between nations. In any case, it would be an error to state that in title disputes both parties have title. If anything, one party might have a lein on the title until the dispute is resolved, but usually on party or the other has actual title to the land rather than both. I don't know what is meant by both countries 'accepting' each other. Sorry. --Zonath 10:43, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Don't apologize me.I'm discussing with you.I might take advantage of the weakness.

well,I don't know what you are worrying.but Korea cannot get Takeshima's right ONLY by the Korean declaration on INTERNATIONAL LOW usually.but you want to know continuing of the fact ? I think that you ignoring the fact make you happy.--Forestfarmer 12:10, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm not native and I don't know meaning of "title" is not popular usually.Thus,I rewrite opening paragraph.I don't know others thinking what my opening paagrah is.I think about both country's opinion.I try to think again if someone complains more.--Forestfarmer 13:41, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

1. "both country accept each other right now." I don't get it. Of course neither country accepts the other's claim.

2. I am not sure what this sentence is supposed to mean. That's why I tried to rewrite it, but you haven't let me know whether or not you found my version an acceptable restatement of what you want to say.

3. You mentioned a comment by Appleby, but I can't find the one you were referring to. Could you be more specific, perhaps by quoting Appleby's comment? Maybe that will help me understand what you want to say here. --Reuben 15:51, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

1.it have misunderstading.because I rewrote "title" in "right".you didn't absorb meaning of "title".

Thus I rewrite my Opeing paragraph.

2.I I wrote in conformity with the historical fact.It is neutral.

3.Is it so?Then, I withdraw but Appleby worte "South Korea's request to resolve the dispute over Dokdo".but Then Takesima is not dispute on international low then.I think that Appleby want to know when this dispute began on international low.Thus I write.but if Korea want not to keep international low.I withdraw my Opening Paragraph.

I rewrote my Opening Paragraph.It meant withdrawing old version usually.Still, do you want to discuss it?--Forestfarmer 02:42, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

1. We're facing a pretty strong language barrier. Since you've changed your paragraph, let's drop this point.

2. Your response here doesn't seem to go with what I wrote. You still haven't told me whether or not my restatement expressed your meaning.

3. Language barrier again, I really don't know what you're trying to say.

We can continue discussing this or not, as you like; but your paragraph certainly isn't acceptable as it is, and I'm certain it will be reverted if you try to put it in. --Reuben 07:11, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

rewrite:Srrroy,I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.--Forestfarmer 09:13, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry,The line was crowded or it is my looking mistake.

1.I don't know language barrier.where ? plese account for it more clearly.and You should also understand my theory a little.

2.What do you want to say?your sentence is terrible understood easily and is a painful thing revealed?Please do not blame you so much.

3.rewrite:Srrroy,I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.

The thing not participating in the discussion is usually approved.--Forestfarmer 09:13, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea)and disputed area between Korea(Dokdo) and Japan(Takesima).The islets are the "Liancourt Rocks" in English. The Korean Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1] and control of the islands by "the Korean nation" but a territory in Japan on international low. The islet's is declared by Korea as a territory before Japan abandonment territory of Korea,is not included Dokto,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

announce:I would like to edit this writing to opening paragraph.do anyone argue this opning paragraph ?--Forestfarmer 12:11, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Of course, same objections as before. I expect that this would be reverted. Actually, this version is even less neutral, because it explicitly endorses a Japanese point of view by saying "but a territory in Japan on international low." --Reuben 15:43, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

If you were not quite satisfid with above paragraph.more clearly write the point.Are you really discuss with me ?I am felt only in putting off the conclusion. Rusk documents and Treaty of San Francisco account for Takesima's territory in Japan on international low.if you thought that It is not neutral. you have to account.--Forestfarmer 17:06, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

The paragraph you wrote above isn't neutral at all, though. It simply agrees with Japan. Please just leave it as it is for now. If you feel that any part of it isn't neutral enough, could you please state why? Rōnin 21:02, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Srrroy,I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.--Forestfarmer 01:30, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

No, I don't have to argue with you about whether Korea or Japan has a stronger claim to the Liancourt Rocks. We just need to write an article describing the dispute, not adjudicate it. Your version says "but a territory in Japan on international low," which simply endorses the Japanese view. That's the opposite of neutral. --Reuben 21:55, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, please Write opposite veiw on International low clearly and simply.I would discuss then.--Forestfarmer 01:30, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

My views on international law are irrelevant. So are yours. This isn't a legal forum, it's an encyclopedia. --Reuben 07:11, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't understood meaning of words but I feel your terrible confidence.Sad to write,I think The difference of the idea to International Law between South Korea and Japan then make This disput.Do you want to say korea don't keep international low ? It is exposed Korea breaking International low.When discussing it by an unreasonable theory.You should write though South Korea should observe International Law.--Forestfarmer 08:24, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

To start this article with either: "Takesima are islets in the Sea of Japan" or "Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan", expresses a non-WP:NPOV when there is an acceptable English alternative which is not derived from an Japanese or Korean word. As it say at the start of WP:NPOV Policy page:

NPOV (Neutral Point Of View) is a fundamental Wikipedia principle which states that all articles must be written from a neutral point of view, representing views fairly and without bias. This includes maps, reader-facing templates, categories and portals. According to Wikipedia founder Jimbo Wales, NPOV is "absolute and non-negotiable."

That these two words can generate so much conversation on the talk page of the article, from people originating from these two countries, is a clear indication that to call the islets Dokdo or Takesima is not considered neutral in either country. So in my opinion the article should start:

Liancourt Rocks are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea)...

--Philip Baird Shearer 09:44, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I see.rewrited.Please write when a grammar and a word, are found. I am not a native. --Forestfarmer 10:03, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
Liancourt Rocks known in English are islets.The islets are in the Sea of Japan,is known as the East Sea in The South Korea.The islets are a disputed area between The South Korea,The islets are known as Dokdo in, and Japan,The islets are known as Takesima in.Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1].
Control of the islands by the South Korean government but a territory in Japan on international law. The islet's is declared by a Suth Korean president as a territory before Japan abandon a territory of Korea,is not included The islets,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since The South Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

reannounce:I would like to rewrite opening paragraph in this writing .do anyone argue this opning paragraph ?--Forestfarmer 13:20, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes. Didn't you see the objections above? Just because you changed a few words here and there, doesn't mean all the previous objections no longer stand. I think you should leave writing the opening paragraph to someone else. Additionally, you now use a different name for the island(s) than the one used in the article. That discussion is a different discussion from this one. Most of the paragraph also has small errors or incomplete sentences which makes it hard to read. Please stop your attempts to singlehandedly come up with a new opening paragraph. It will not be accepted in its current form. Rōnin 13:43, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

1.I answered ALL objections.Do you not quite satisfied with it?

2.[8]islet[countable] literary:a very small island

"islet" is difficult word admittendly.but the meaning is only one.and you aren't misunderstanding the meaning of words.and "islet" meaning explain from "island" more in detail.

3."Most of the paragraph also has small errors or incomplete sentences"please explain more clearly.

"Please stop your attempts to singlehandedly come up with a new opening paragraph."I answered ALL objections.

"It will not be accepted in its current form.".rewrite again:Srrroy,I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.--Forestfarmer 15:33, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry I was rude earlier, but the paragraph you suggested isn't neutral and it's too hard to read. I'm sure you answered the objections above, but that doesn't remove the problem. Rōnin 22:27, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

1."I'm sorry I was rude earlier,"when you apologized,I am embarrassed.we are discussing now.

2."but the paragraph you suggested isn't neutral" explain more concretely.

3."it's too hard to read."explain more more more concretely.

4." but that doesn't remove the problem"explain more more more more concretely.

It is easy to complain. However, it ends by a mere complaint if it doesn't write CONCRETELY.--Forestfarmer 00:53, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

reannounce　again:I would like to rewrite opening paragraph in this writing .If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write CONCRETELY.I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.and It is vandalism to revert this opening paragraph after to rewrite this opening paragraph.--Forestfarmer 11:53, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

I understand that you want a more concrete explanation, but the fact is your version is felt by myself and Reuben to be biased (agreeing with the Japanese viewpoint) and hard to read, because of some incomplete sentences and small grammatical errors. If you disregard these objections and unilaterally change the opening paragraph, I believe that would be considered vandalism, and reverting it would be justified. I wish you'd take the time to discuss what you disagree with in the current opening paragraph instead of completely rewriting it. Rōnin 21:37, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

rewrite:I don't understood meaning of words but I feel your terrible confidence.
but I understood that you don't understand this discuss.Think it is welcome because I explain.Cannot you concretely write by itemizing it like this. --Forestfarmer 01:50, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
current ver.
Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but claimed by Japan (where they are known as Takeshima).The islets are also known as the Liancourt Rocks in English. The Korean Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles, and supports control of the islands by "the Korean nation".[1]

• "Dokdo are islets"(Liancourt Rocks known in English )POV
  
• "Sea of Japan (East Sea)"(The East Sea known only in Korea)POV
  
• currently controlled and administered by South Korea(Liancourt Rocks is a territory in Japan on international law and the area is disputed on international law when the Syngman Rhee line was declared)POV
• supports control of the islands by "the Korean nation"(Please do not write happily Rogue state's supports.South Korea seems this kind.and they wrotet "supports control" without writing, "supports administered".Do you think this meaning?I cautioned,and I would like to delete.If you want to leave it,I don't edit.I think that South Korea becomes the puppet of North Korea.)my caution

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

• It is historically opposite.I have not edited it yet.POV--Forestfarmer 07:40, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
  

and"because of some incomplete sentences and small grammatical errors"EXPLAIN MORE CONCRETELY.--Forestfarmer 01:59, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. And We should be change the opening paragraph to Forestfarmer's version.--Celldea 09:12, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

thank you.but There is a little things to have to write.--Forestfarmer 10:00, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

• If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write CONCRETELY by itemizing it
• I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.
• It is vandalism to revert this opening paragraph after to rewrite this opening paragraph.please read this discussion and discuss before revert
• Please do not edit the sentence discussed with this discussion.

Liancourt Rocks known in English are islets.The islets are in the Sea of Japan,is known as the East Sea only in The South Korea.The islets are a disputed area between The South Korea,The islets are known as Dokdo in, and Japan,The islets are known as Takesima in.Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1]. Control of the islets by the South Korean government but a territory in Japan on international law. The islets are declared one-sidedly by a Suth Korean president as a territory before Japan abandon a territory of Korea,is not included The islets,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since The South Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Your suggestion is unacceptable because:

• The paragraph you're suggesting is not in correct English.
• It also clearly supports Japan's point of view and opposes Korea's.

Rōnin 22:15, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.

but

The paragraph you're suggesting is not in correct English.(write the sample by itemizing it)

It also clearly supports Japan's point of view and opposes Korea's.(write The sample by itemizing it)

why you engage in serious discussion ? I'm tired because I have to write same words again and again.If you found the writing mistake.you have to write the point usually.If you found the not neutral sentence.you have to write the point usually.but they wrote only "the opening paragraph have same mistake" or "only Japanese view" or "opposes Korea's".

It is vandalism only to complain my suggestions.why do you discuss with me ?your writing only complain.Cannot you write a productive sentence?--Forestfarmer 04:03, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Well, then stop writing the same thing again and again. You understand what I'm saying just fine, and still you're ignoring it. Your actions here will not be accepted. Rōnin 11:27, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

"stop writing the same thing again and again."write "the same thing" concretely

"still you're ignoring it."What is "it"?write the sample concretely by itemizing it.

"Your actions here will not be accepted."wirte concretely

If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.--Forestfarmer 12:31, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Also, should you propose altering the opening paragraph again, I will oppose it for the same reasons I stated above. From now on, I will not repeat my arguments, I will simply revert it if I see you vandalising it. I've already stated my reasons above, and you should be well aware of them. Rōnin 11:35, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

"I will oppose it for the same reasons I stated above."

write "the same reasons I stated above." concretely

"From now on, I will not repeat my arguments, I will simply revert it if I see you vandalising it. I've already stated my reasons above, and you should be well aware of them. "

you don't reply my question and you don't wirte the reason.and you insist that you revet my opening paragraph and The reason is insisted above. I don't understand your insistance.basically,If I rewrite my writing to Opening paragraph.you vandal the sentence.If I don't know the reason.

you should write the reason concretely by itemizing it.I cautioned.--Forestfarmer 12:30, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

The opening paragraph is fine, the way it is (after that gruesome war over the name of Dokdo/Takeshima.) Good friend100 02:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

thanks.It seems to have exhausted both parties' opinions.May I rewrite opening paragraph to my version truly?--Forestfarmer 08:25, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. I can't find any problem in your opening paragraph.--Celldea 15:03, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

That opening paragraph would certainly be reverted, for the same reasons as before. --Reuben 16:47, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Would somebody please state the reasons why Forestfarmer's opening paragraph is so wrong? I have been watching this discussion and it is getting pretty messy. Good friend100 20:57, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

• It's not in correct English.
• It also clearly supports Japan's point of view and opposes Korea's.

Rōnin 23:00, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

you only complain for my suggestion.you are asking for trouble.I don't not writing it to explain in detail.I'm writing to explain concretely by itemizing the example.

if you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING--Forestfarmer 00:35, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

The current opening paragraph is perfectly fine as it is. Also, there are several grammatical errors. I think the best way to solve this is by keeping the current opening paragraph the way it is. All the information in the first paragraph are true. Good friend100 23:09, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Forestfarmer is the one proposing to change it. Rōnin 23:30, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Do you still want to say something?You should not make a fool of the discussion so much.--Forestfarmer 00:09, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey hey we don't need to call each other bad names. I'm not trying to side with one side, but the current paragraph is NPOV. Also, we don't have any of that "Liancourt Rocks" stained all over it. The article may seem POV since the title is Dokdo and the beginning paragraph clearly states that Dokdo is under Korean control and kind of gives the impression that Japan is merely claiming it. But there was a vote and the name is Dokdo.

I don't think we need to edit the first paragraph. Good friend100 00:34, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

"Liancourt Rocks" is disputed area now.and "Liancourt Rocks" is a Territory in Japan on international law.Third party should use third name when it is exist. "a vote" worthy like any? and what is "the name" ?--Forestfarmer 00:52, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

It seems to me you do not know the situation clearly. "Dokdo is territory under Japan"? then why did the vote go against the Takeshima side? I thought there were quite a few Japanese editors.

A vote might not be as worthy as an international decision (from the UN for example) but there was a vote several months back and we concluded that the article should be moved to "Dokdo".

Your "international law"? What international law are you talking about? Was it the San Francisco treaty? The San Francisco treaty did not mention anything about Dokdo but it clearly ordered Japan to return all territorial lands they conquered. I have heard some editors say that Dokdo is Japanese territory because it was never mentioned in the treaty. But, it stated all lands taken, which included Dokdo.

The "it was never mentioned" thing can be challenged because if Dokdo was not mentioned and it was Japanese territory, then by default, all the Korean islands not mentioned must be Japanese territory as well. That is obviously not true. Just because it wasn't mentioned doesn't mean that it is automatically Japanese territory.

Liancourt Rocks is not the right name. Read the past archives. Good friend100 01:13, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't know other Japanese editer's thiking.and this article's name is not relate opening paragraph.also article's name maight be changed.

see Rusk documents.from this documents,SF treaty don't address Takesima becouse The documents reject korean request that Japan should renounce islands of Takesima.do you understand ? and "all the Korean islands not mentioned must be Japanese territory as well."yes,that's right.you understood international law.the Korean territory must be ceded from Japan.meaning of "cede" is that both country accept that decision on international law.Thus SF treaty describe a Korean territory in detail.

"article 2 Japan recognizing the independence of Korea, renounces all right, title and claim to Korea, including the islands of Quelpart, Port Hamilton and Dagelet. "

the meaning of above is ceding the territory that Japan amalgamated with Korea and include the island of Quelpart, Port Hamilton and Dagelet in the ceded territory in especial.

do you understand ?--Forestfarmer 03:56, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

So, then, if the Rusk documents explicitly state that Dokdo is "Japanese territory", then it must be a powerful weapon for Japan, wouldn't it? If it is so powerful, then why did the vote go against your side?

"Both countries accept the international law"? What do you mean? If Korea accpeted the international law, then it would have given up Dokdo.

When Japan illegally annexed Korea (thanks to Yi Wan-yong 이완용, the Japanese sympathizer), they got all of Korea. Dokdo was Korean territory and after Japan lost WWII, the SF treaty forced Japan to return all territories they captured. I explained it above, just because it doesn't state Dokdo, it doesn't mean that Dokdo is Japanese territory. Then, by default, all the Korean islands not mentioned must still be Japanese territory.

If you still didn't know, there are thousands of islands of Korea's shores. Does that mean all these islands are Japanese territory? No. I don't think you understand what I am talking about.

The first paragraph should be left the way it is. It clearly states that Dokdo is under Korean control.

You should remember that Japan is merely claiming Dokdo for more economical reasons, rather than historical facts. There are possible gas reserves around Dokdo, and because Japan's industrialized centers consume a lot of energy, Dokdo is special to them. Check out sources from both Korean and Japanese sources. There are more Korean sources that date back further.

If you think you must even change the title of the article, then put up a vote. Good friend100 15:19, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

"So, then, if the Rusk documents~"It is unrelated to the discussion.

""Both countries accept the international law"? What do you mean?"I don't write the sentence like this.

"When Japan illegally ~"you saw Rusk documents? Takesima was a territory of Japan.and SF treaty don't adress Takesima.because U.S.government thought that Takesima is a territory of Japan.over.Rusk documents Excerpt:

"The final treaty did not address Dokdo. Because Rusk rejected the South Korean request that Japan should renounce islands of Dokdo and Parangdo (an imaginary island) by as a consequence of the peace treaty"

"If you still didn't know,~"Japan ceded the territory that Japan annexed with Korea and include the island of Quelpart, Port Hamilton and Dagelet in the ceded territory especially by SF treaty.

"You should remember that~"[9]Both Countris are the oil crisis situations when thinking about an economical scale.but I'm not discussing a history of takesima.I am only writing Takeshima's current state. a current state is above writing so.

and election is not doing.--Forestfarmer 00:18, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

Re-notice!

• If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write CONCRETELY by itemizing it
• I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.
• It is vandalism to revert this opening paragraph after to rewrite this opening paragraph.please read this discussion and discuss before revert
• Please do not edit the sentence discussed with this discussion.

Liancourt Rocks known in English are islets.The islets are in the Sea of Japan,is known as the East Sea only in The South Korea.The islets are a disputed area between The South Korea,The islets are known as Dokdo in, and Japan,The islets are known as Takesima in.Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1]. Control of the islets by the South Korean government but a territory in Japan on international law. The islets are declared one-sidedly by a Suth Korean president as a territory before Japan abandon a territory of Korea,is not included The islets,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since The South Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Forestfarmer, in short, I think you're cling on to too a trivial thing to try to convert the opening paragraph in favor of Japan (and it is so now). Former version was way better and it was a result of good discussion. Why do you try to convert that? I never heard of so called rusk documents. Is it really so important evidence for you? and for others, too? I followed the link you had in your writing to see what this rusk documents is. Well indeed it says Liancourt Rocks is Japanese territory, but strangely enough, these days, nobody refers to this document regarding the Dokdo/takeshima problem. Korea has rich history regarding Dokdo since several hundreds years ago, and Japan might do so, too, but the document strangly denied all the connection of Korea to Dokdo. I don't understand this point and at best, this documet is simplay wrong in its argument for Japan. Current position of the US is neutral as you can see below;

"U.S. policy on the Dokdo/Takeshima Island issue has been and continues to be that the United States does not take a position on either Korea's claim or Japan's claim to the island. Our hope is that the two countries will resolve the issue amicably." (Joseph Yun, U.S. Embassy Political Minister-Counselor in Seoul comments on March 16, 2005)[3] (from rusk documents)

If the US was right at that time, why does the US have this position now? And do you really think that this faulty small document has the whole authority to say once and for all about Dokdo? It looks like only you do so. Don't trivilize the whole context and history. If you didn't know about the current US position, it's your negligence and if you knew it before, your argument is not sincere by hiding the current US position. --ginnre 15:45, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

One more thing, Dokdo has NOT BEEN a dispute area until quite recently at least internationally and even in Japan. Most Japanese don't know about this Takeshima. Another Takeshima island in another Japanese prefacture is better known. It is the current Japan (or Koizumi goverment) to make fuss about it to MAKE Dokdo a disputed area. The desciption of CIA world fact book about Dokto has changed more and more in favor of Japan's view. It now says it is extensively disputed area, but it didn't decribe Dokdo that way before. In that sense, the name Liancourt rocks itself is favorable to Japan, because the island has been widely known as Dokdo before, if it were known. To get out of that name is already a success for Japan. That's why many Japanese are generaaly favorable to the name of Liancourt Rocks. They say it's neutral, and it seems so, but it IS NOT, as nobody calls Cheju islands Quelpart nowadays. Once it got out of Dokto, the next step from Liancourt Rocks to Takeshima is much easier. All this long effort would be meaningless if the rusk document were so decisive and strong evidence for Japan. They are not fool and they know the document is almost nothing, and that's why I never heard about the document. I ask to revert to the previous version before your one. --ginnre 15:59, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

So,I wouldn't discuss Takesima history.It don't fit opening paragraph.bcause that history is so long.I would like to discuss the position of takesima now.from that Point of view,The Rusk documents is very important.because the documents dominate Takeshima's belonging on SF treaty.and U.S. policy is not neutral but only not take a position.if it says briefly,U.S. is telling it not to involve U.S. in the Takeshima dispute.Is this difference understood? So well,but You need not understand.You must think that U.S. is neutral from your pont of veiw.I only writing that Takeshima is a territory in Japan and South Korea is only controling.when I see from the viewpoint of on international law.I think that thinking on international law is neutral.Do you understand my theory?

from your thinking,Is disputed area certified by public trust? It's strange. you are misunderstanding.because Takesima is disput area on internaitonal law when Korea declar Syngman Rhee line.

A lot of Japanese dislike pressing the proper noun,they are using,against the person who uses a different language.because it is not an act that the civilization country person does.Japanese dislike to be a barbarian.Thus Japanese use "Takesima" usually but they write "Liancourt Rocks" when Japanese write in the article.by the way,this page name is "Dokto" now.Do you understand what Japanese thinks of tKorean ?If South Korea is an advanced country, the action becomes an advanced country, too.--Forestfarmer 09:26, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

I already understood what you mean. and I don't misunderstand much as you claim. What I try to tell you is that the rusk document is faulty one and you cannot regard it as a vital evidence for Japan to claim Dokdo her territory. I never heard that Japanese government uses it as an important evidence in favor of Japan. Have you heard about that? Why do you cling on to it? How many people around you support your view? Please answer thoese quetions otherwise I don't think your claim is any strong to change the opening paragraph. I told you that this document's decision was wrongly based on the claim that Korea never intended to claim the island to her. If it is wrong and it were so big a problem for Korea to show that Dokdo is her territory, Korea would have renegotiated with the US long time ago. They didn't and that means that document only does not make anything. I wanted answer for this quetion, but you are talking about other irrelevant things like babarian and civilization. So are you telling that Korea is a babarian country and Japan civilized one? That's old and well known (and very arrogant) view of some Japanese since Meiji era. They thought Japan came out of babarian state with western civilization and the other Asia remained babarian. I'm surprised that so many Japanse STILL think that way. If you still think so, I cannot help you. It won't help you much. Think about why Japanese are regarded as arrogant many times. --ginnre 14:35, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

By the way, that internatinal law you're refer to is very mysterious. As far as I know, Dokdo was not disputed until recently. Japan just kept it to herself that Dokdo is her territory. Korean government officially has been saying and says that Dokdo is not disputed. It is Japan to try to make it known as disputed are and these days she has some success. One thing is that almost forgotten name Liancourt Rocks revived and it looks like the name has been widely used, which is false! Please make sure this point. What international law you're talking about? Is there an international law that applies to Japan only? Tell me. --ginnre 14:48, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't have a mind to do you as the word play and you may not use ward "understand" easily. I understand that It is different that we agree with each insistence.

I reply from your questions.

1. 1. 1. about Rusk documents.your question is why I insist Rusk documents' meaning strongly and why other Japanese don't write about it.the answer is Rusk documents explaining Japanese normal insist.So,Takesima is a Japanese territory but Korea is controlling Takesima now illegally on international law.Korean don't accepted this insist.Thus Japanese insist SF treaty or Rusk documents.Usually Japanese insist SF treaty only.but I only complement SF treaty by Rusk docuemnts.
      2. about when Takesima dispute was begin.Korean write usually "Takesima is not disputed" or "Takesima have be disputed recently because Koizumi~".but Japanese think about above. Takesima is a Japanese territory but Korea is controlling Takesima now illegally on international law.but I think that you(usual Korean) may be not know international law.Japanese knew international law on meiji era.then The Japanese was done an awful thing. because Japanese don't knew international law.Thus Japanese know international law usually and Japanese know the country is done an awful when the country break international law. I think that Korean should know international law soon.
      3. about Takesima naming problem.third party should use third name when it is exist.a babarian should hunted.Dokto is not used widely.only your looking appropriate article.You should have broad outlook.

over--Forestfarmer 20:20, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

You said 'a babarian should be hunted'? Now I'm starting to doubt your sanity. Is this the civilized way of thinking? I hope you didn't say it in earnest. Anyway, I did my research, and found out what this international law means. I'll tell you in a civilized manner how you are just unilateral und your view is not acceptable.

Now you step back from the rusk document to SF treaty. These two are very different. But you knew that it is easier to claim Dokdo to Japan based on the rusk document, although it is not well known and wrong, because it explicitly showed that the US denied the Korean request to include Dokdo in the SF treaty. It is, however, harder to claim Dokdo to Japan with SF treaty because Dokdo is not mentioned in the treaty. That's why you cling on to the rusk document. Am I right?

The SF treaty itself cannot be interpreted in a clear way, as you would know it. Let me refer to the references [2] and [9] in the article;

When the US composed the draft of the 'SF treaty' for the allies, it included substantive enactment that Dokdo (Liancourt rocks) was a Korean territory from the 1st (1947/3/20) to 5th (1949/11/2) draft. When noticing it, Japan lobbied through American counselor Sebald to provide Dokdo as a radar base and a meteorological observatory for the US Air forces. As a result, the US marked that Dokdo was not Korean territory but Japanese on in 6th draft (1949/12/29). However, other allies such as the Great Britain, New Zealand, and Australia did not agree to the 6th draft of the US. So Dokdo was not mentioned in 7th - 9th draft. The article 2 of 'SF treaty' ratified in SF in September 1951 stated that Japan recognized the independence of Korea and relegated all rights of sovereignty in Cheju-do, Geomun-do, and Ulleung-do to Korea. And Dokdo was left out of it. So, Japan has maintained that the Allies recognized Dokdo as a Japanese territory.

This claim by Japan is factually inaccurate. Since Dokdo is an annexed island to Ulleung-do, to record just Ulleung-do is that they recognized its annexed island Dokdo as a Korean territory automatically. As the same line, Cheju-do for example, has annexed island Udo and just record Cheju-do is that its annexed island Udo is automatically included as a Korean territory as well. Thus, the fact thousands of Korean islands were not specifically named in the treaty should not and does not mean they became the territories of Japan by default.

Moreover, since 'Agreement respecting the disposition of former Japanese territories' (1950), drafted in preparation for the SF treaty, stated Dokdo as a Korean territory in substantive enactment.

Accordingly, Dokdo clearly belongs to Korea under international law, and the international society except Japan has shared the same view.

Japan's lobby through Sebold was, as I mentioned earlier, deceitful in that Korea never intended to claim Dokdo to her territory and heavily influenced by Japan. Initially, the US didn't realize what the history of Dokdo has been like, so she just went ahead to put Dokdo to Japan influenced by the Japanese lobby, then with objection, stepped back to be neutral on that issue ever since. Furthermore, Korea at that time (1951) was in a war. She couldn't put an effort to deal with this problem. Is it still fair to claim Dokdo to Japan based on the SF treaty?

ポ―レストパ―マさん, もういいです. やめてください. --ginnre 02:00, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

hi "ギンレ"さん,My handle name is "フォレストファーマー" and is not "ポ―レストパ―マ". Such a thing is trivial but I would answer your insistence. about "Takesima" naming,third party should use third name when it is exist.this simple insistence is not understand by yours.Janpanese would use "Takesima" but the discussion doesn't advance. The Japanese is submitting the compromise proposal without the method. but Korean is writing alway only "Dokto""Dokto""Dokto" . This doing is suitable for calling "barbrian".

about "Rusk documnents".So you wrtten is right.from "Rusk documents" and SF treaty,Takesima is a territory of Japan.ThusTakesima is a Japanese territory on international law.and South Korean President Syngman Rhee disregard it and declared the Syngman Rhee line and the sovereignty over Takesima illegally on international law.Thus " but Korea is controlling Takesima now illegally on international law."

about Takesima belonging on SF treaty,Rusk document

Rusk documents#Location on Internationa law "It is confirmed that Takesima is a territory of Japan by the draft on December 29 ,1949 and it is confirmed that Takeshima is not included in the abandonment territory by The Rusk documents.Because treaty is interpreted as the things that It is necessary to interpret triaty in the meaning of a word at that time. (Article 31 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties). Precedent of International Law"Legal Status of Eastern Greenland."Permanent Court of International Justice gave "The natural meaning of the term is its geographical meaning as shown in the maps""

It is thought that it is not possible to interpret it of having abandoned Takeshima's title including it from the abandonment of Dagelet, and not having the fact that makes Takeshima Dagelet in an attached chart of SCAPIN at that time and an attached chart of the peace treaty draft of Article 2 of the Treaty of San Francisco in Dagelet.--Forestfarmer 07:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

If you insist, the SF treaty could be interpreted as you insist, but it can be interpreted as I wrote in a as convincing way as you argued, too. Considering that Japan lobbied hard, in a deceitful way, to delete Dokdo from the treaty draft while Republic of Korea just formed, having not much power and order after that long exploitation of Japan, and was in a war, I don't know how valid Japanese claim is. Please be aware that your insertion is unilateral (and arrogant considering the history) and cannot be much accepted outside of Japan. Is it a civilized world to accept such a claim based on deceitful efforts? In that sense, your claim that Korea is violating international law cannot be used to change the opening paragraph. It's that simple.--ginnre 16:22, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Another thing about who is trying to make Dokdo disputed area. I checked Dokdo article in English wikipedia and 竹島 (島根県) in Japanese wikipedia. Since 1965, when Korea and Japan signed the Basic Relations Treaty, there has not been happening much regarding Dokdo for 30 years until the mid-ninties when Japan started to make real fuss about Dokdo, internationally. Actually there has not been much to write about that period. It is current and recent Japanese government who wanted to make Dokdo a disputed area, and in the course of that the seemingly harmless name of Liancourt Rocks revived. With Liancourt Rocks, Japan has nothing to lose but to gain, and Korea has nothing to gain but lose. Actually the name Liancourt Rocks has stong tie with Japan in old days. Japanese fishermen sometimes used the name already more than 100 years ago after some Japanese authority named it after a French Whale ship, Liancourt, pronounced as 'lyan-ko' or 'li-an-ku-ru'. (1849年：フランスの捕鯨船Liancourt号が竹島を発見し、リアンクール島と名付ける（以後、日本では、りゃんこ島、リアンクール岩とも呼ばれる). Takeshima was used after that name. So for Japanese, Liancourt Rocks is another familiar name for the islands. Maybe it is related to this Japanese ability of easily incorporating foreign words into their language. On the other hand, Dokdo was never called after the French whale ship in Korea. Dokdo has been just Dokdo. Maybe you knew that point already, so please stop pretending neutrality of that name. And please stop talking about Babarian. It just makes you ridiculous and, if serious, Japan imperialistic.

フォレストファーマーさん, もういいです. やめてください. --ginnre 18:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

ギンレさん。日本語が難しいなら書かなくてもいいですよ。貴方の脳内ではポートレストパーマ＝フォレストファーマー＝forestfarmerなんでしょ。程度が知れますよ。

about "Takesima" disput,My insistence is based on International law(Vienna Convention on the Law Treaties and Precedent of CIJ). what is your insistence based on ?

and civilized countries follow only international law in usual.but If you had admited that Korea is not civilized,I should think that international law of view is not neutral.

about Takesima disput.Do you know "Japan-Korea Fishery Agreement"? Takesima disput was shelving on the agreement for the 30 years but The Takeshima dispute only came to light because of breached the agreement.

about "Takesima" naming.Do not enumerate it as an example of the name at that time on 100 previous states of year or more.Japanese not usually say "リャンコ岩"or"リアンクール岩".

Think in century of how many used about the name. Japanese gain nothing and Korean gain nothing.Are you dissatisfied with it?I think that it is neutral. --Forestfarmer 07:41, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Ok, to be short, I based on that Japan influenced the US in a not sincere way in deleting Dokdo from the SF treaty. Korea could not participate in drafting the treaty. More importantly, even without this serious flaw in the treaty, the treay can be interpreted more than one way according to international laws. So your claim is unilateral and cannot be accepted much outside of Japan.

By the way, I don't want to write any more on this issue because it seems that you don't understand fully what I have written. For example, I never mentionened that Korea is not civilized. What I meant was your babarian/civilized-mentioning is dangerous thinking and sounds ridiculous. If you meant it seriously, what's worse is you're admitting that Japan is still imperialistic as she was before WWII. Do you understand what I mean? It's like Nazi was civilized and Jews were babarian. So finally, all I can say to you is

フォレストファーマーさん, もういいです. やめてください. --ginnre 13:46, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

above Japanese translation "Dear Forestfarmer,I'm contented.Please stop it. "

write it ,what Do I stop ?--Forestfarmer 14:30, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Stop repeating the same thing over and over. --ginnre 17:01, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

you are lacked to writing and write it.I have no answer.Moreover, you write and are defeated. --Forestfarmer 19:55, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

So,I think that your thinking is natural Korean thinking.I am deplorable but it is not Korean end and new korean opening.Japanese had been done an awful thing. because Japanese didn't know international law.and South Korea is disregarding International Law now.do you think that Korea become ? The result of the Takeshima dispute is understood.but whenever South Korea makes noise, foolish Japan makes it to putting off.because Japan profits by the bluster of South Korea.The reason is as shown in the above-mentioned.Korean international credibility is dropped whenever South Korea makes noise. but If South Korea was able to catch this fact, Japan will make South Korea important more.It might possibly be felt the threat.you are a civilization person because you anger as my writing "barb*rian".However, when the Japanese give over it here, the South Korean is not benefited.I don't know Japanese government think and Korean government think.

this is my thinking.

Korea government broke international law because Korea government want to Takeshima by all means.then Japanese knew the fear of beaking international law.but Japanse can not care less about Takesima in 1950.and The two countries made the fisheries agreement in 1960. Takesima disput was shelving on the agreement for the 30 years.then Japanese government think that Korean international credibility is dropped whenever time is time passes.but Korean government think that It is necessary to solve the problem ahead of time.but With the opinion of the two countries differs.

If this thing grows,Japan gain. The road only remains Koera to resign Takeshima.--Forestfarmer 15:49, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

What you said is just only your(Korean) POV. What is "not sincere way"? Please, point it out concretely, and show us the reference. Korea required to write Dokdo in SF treaty at the stage of a preliminary draft. However, it was refused to the US. You know, it is Rusk documents. Gegesongs 14:47, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

foolish become silent.I can not understand your writing.--Forestfarmer 15:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Gegesongs, this is what I wrote above ;

Japan's lobby through Sebold (to delete Dokdo from the treaty) was, as I mentioned earlier, deceitful in that Korea never intended to claim Dokdo to her territory and heavily influenced by Japan. Initially, the US didn't realize what the history of Dokdo has been like, so she just went ahead to put Dokdo to Japan influenced by the Japanese lobby, then with objection, stepped back to be neutral on that issue ever since. (ref 9 in the article )

Considering that Japan lobbied hard, in a deceitful way, to delete Dokdo from the treaty draft while Republic of Korea just formed, having not much power and order after that long exploitation of Japan, and was in a war, I don't know how valid Japanese claim is.---ginnre 17:00, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

where is the evidence and the location on International Law? ginnre ,are you foolish man also ?--Forestfarmer 17:18, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Re-notice again!--Forestfarmer 20:17, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

changing point

• naming Liancourt Rocks
• POV on internatinal law --Forestfarmer 21:22, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

• If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write CONCRETELY by itemizing it
• I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.
• It is vandalism to revert this opening paragraph after to rewrite this opening paragraph.Read this discussion and discuss before revert
• not edit the sentence discussed with this discussion.

Liancourt Rocks are islets.The islets are in the Sea of Japan,is known as the East Sea only in The South Korea.The islets are a disputed area between The South Korea,The islets are written Dokdo(独島) in, and Japan,The islets are written Takesima(竹島) in.Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1]. Control of the islets by the South Korean government but a territory in Japan on international law. The islets are declared one-sidedly by a Suth Korean president as a territory before Japan abandoned a territory of Korea,was not included The islets,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since The South Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

You're just make fun of yourself. I pointed out why your claim cannot be used to change the opening paragraph many times. But you just don't listen (or respond to those points) and repeat what you have been repeating. Who gave you the authority to notice like this? you really don't know how arrogant and childish you are? And you think you defeated me. For heaven's sake! I didn't fight against you. Don't repeat your notice. Otherwise I need to find a way to ban you from writing in this article. You're just vandalizing. Evidences are enough on this page. ---ginnre 20:30, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

sorry,I wrote above changing point.and old ver also too but To tell the truth, the change point has already been mentioned more above.who is doing childlike act(^_^;) --Forestfarmer 21:29, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Please think about this before you repeat your chidlish act.

The Cairo Conference of 1943 stipulated that "Japan will be expelled from all territories which she has taken by violence and greed [since the time of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95]." Considering Japan´s methods, there can be little doubt that Japan´s annexation of Dokdo in 1905 (along with all other Korean territories by 1910) falls within the definition of territories taken by greed, as defined by the Cairo Declaration. If Japan believes that its methods in acquiring Dokdo in 1905 were legitimate, then Japan must believe that it can still, by the same logic, claim sovereignty over the rest of the Korean Peninnsula...[10] ---ginnre 20:30, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry but The Cairo Conference do not have the force of law on international law.it is only press release--Forestfarmer 21:41, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Re-notice again and again

• If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write CONCRETELY by itemizing it
• I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.
• It is vandalism to revert this opening paragraph after to rewrite this opening paragraph.Read this discussion and discuss before revert
• not edit the sentence discussed with this discussion.

changing point

• naming Liancourt Rocks
• POV on internatinal law

Liancourt Rocks are islets.The islets are in the Sea of Japan,is written the East Sea only in The South Korea.The islets are a disputed area between The South Korea,The islets are written Dokdo(独島) in, and Japan,The islets are written Takesima(竹島) in.Central News Agency of North Korea refers to The islets as Tok Islet in its English-language articles[1]. Control of the islets by the South Korean government but a territory in Japan on international law. The islets are declared one-sidedly by a Suth Korean president as a territory before Japan abandoned a Korean territory ,was not included The islets,by Treaty of Peace With Japan.Thus This dispute began since The South Korean declaration. South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

May I apply for the change in opning paragraph if there is no complaint any further?--Forestfarmer 15:36, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I disagree. This discussion has become too long because of lack of understandings from both sides. But the opening paragraph must be left because the information is true, and even if it is POV, the fact that Japan is merely claiming it is true as well. Good friend100 16:09, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

you think this is only Japanse POV but South Korea broked International Law in Takeshima disput. So as the result reluctant.This is international POV and neutral POV.--Forestfarmer 02:38, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Yor're hopeless. You may use your opening paragraph somewhere in the Japanese goverment's official website, but not here. Don't repeat your childish act. Ginnre 15:38, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't disscuss with a kid.If you cannot concretely explain your feelings.Tt is ONLY YOUR FEELING.--Forestfarmer 22:46, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Where is my feeling? It is your inability to understand what I have written, not my feeling. Ginnre 01:13, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

hi baby.when you insist,you bing evidence usually.write Japanese goverment's official website link.and for comparison, Korean goverment's official website link too.--Forestfarmer 10:45, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Write sentences after you thinks how Japanese Government takes care with the South Korea government.I write once more Korean international credibility is dropped whenever South Korea makes noise.I think that Japanese Government doesn't pursue and attack a retreating enemy.The time that it seriously conferred by the Agreement had been good.--Forestfarmer 00:58, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I have decided to myself I don't like arguments. We don't need to call others "baby" Forestfarmer. "Korean international credibility is dropped whenever South Korea makes noise" What does that mean? Please use correct English. Good friend100 00:48, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I had writen above.but Express me because I repeat it.now Korea is breaking international law about Takesima disput.--Forestfarmer 07:51, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

South Korea is breaking international law? Which one? --Zonath 08:10, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I had writen on above.but Express me because I repeat it.Tkakesima is a japanese territory.but korea is controlling illegally on international law.--Forestfarmer 08:43, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Okay. I see some stuff about the Rusk Documents and the Treaty of San Fransisco. However, neither document conclusively settles the question of whether or not Dokdo/Takeshima is Japanese territory. Even if Japan was allowed to retain a claim over the islets by their omission from the Treaty of San Francisco, such claim would only be as valid as it was prior to the occupation of Korea. The United States could not unilaterally grant the territory to one side or another, as far as I know. If Japan truly had a valid claim prior to its occupation of Korea, then the islets would in fact belong to Japan, but that remains more or less an open question. Considering that there has been no ruling on the matter by any international legal body -- the ICJ, the UN, or otherwise -- and the fact that pretty much every country in the world treats the dispute as a matter to be settled between Japan and South Korea, it would be extremely inaccurate to state the assertion that South Korea occupies the islands in violation of international law as fact. Nor should we be placing such unproven legal assertions in the introduction of the article. To do so would be more or less equivalent to writing a Wikipedia article on Tom DeLay where the introduction stated that he was guilty. --Zonath 10:23, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

If anyone want to argue this opning paragraph,write by itemizing it

You are misunderstanding it.Takesima is a japanese territory conclusively on international law.the ICJ, the UN, or otherwise start to think from it.--Forestfarmer 14:36, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Again, that's a false statement. As long as no authority on international law conclusively recognizes Japan's claim to the islets, it is a complete error to state as fact an assertion that the islets belong to Japan 'according to international law', as it is an error to assert that Korea's occupation of the islets is in violation of international law. In the absence of some sort of judgment on the matter, the assertion of illegality is simply not fact -- it's POV. Since you asked for an itemized list:

• No violation of international law on Korea's part has been brought before any international body, much less proven.
• In the absence of such judgment, we should treat any allegation of illegality as a POV assertion rather than as a fact, and any mention of it should be stated as such.
• As the opening paragraph is meant to be a summary of the article, such a POV argument should not be included in it. Rather, arguments for (or against) Japan should be included within the body of the article, not the introduction.
• Please note that I am not arguing the underlying validity of Japan's claims here, nor is this really the place to do so. I am merely suggesting that to include a very specific allegation in the introduction, the party wishing to include that allegation should bear the burden of proving it. In the absence of some sort of actual judgment by the ICJ, the UN, or other international body that would have jurisdiction, I simply do not see how such an allegation can be proven, especially if we are to abide by the policy of WP:NOR.
• Perhaps more to the point, in order to get this page unprotected and modify the first paragraph, there must be some sort of consensus on what that paragraph should look like. As written, your paragraph will never achieve that consensus, for reasons listed above as well as elsewhere on this talk page and its archives. --Zonath 19:10, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

please write more readable English.your English is too dirty to read for ususl plople.but express me because I reply you.1st,Takesima is a Japanese territory by SF treaty.but What is the authority that Takeshima makes a South Korea territory now? SF treaty is international law.but South Korean President's declaration doesn't have the meaning on International Law. 2nd it is good to you itemizing it.but meaning is not itemized.you should put one meaning in each item.and you should put short title in each item like "about Takesima naming".Are you a school child ? but school child would write more readable sentence.

• "No violation~" Takesima is a Japanese territory.but Korea is controlling it now.it is a violation of international.
• "In the absence~"illegal controlling is a breach of international law.and Do you think international law is not NPOV ? if so,Korean became a barbarian.
• "As the opening paragraph~" Do you want not to write contralling of Takesima on opening paragraph? If you think so,I may agree it.
• "Please note~"same as above.
• "Perhaps more to the point~" you think that I am neutral for a long time if you read all this section.--Forestfarmer 22:56, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Please do not resort to personal attacks and childish name-calling if you wish to be taken seriously in this discussion. And rather than attacking the struture of my arguments, please do take the time to read and understand them. Your purely emotional and reactionary stance on these arguments does nothing to refute them, but rather simply serves to clutter this talk page with meaningless and pointless debate.

• First of all, please read and understand WP:NOR. The fact that you use the San Francisco treaty as 'proof' of Japan's title to the islets smacks of original research, since it takes a non-obvious inference in order to draw that conclusion (indeed, Dokdo is not even mentioned by the treaty). Allow me to illustrate the difference between an obvious inference and a non-obvious one:

• UN resolution 1029 specifies that Korea's occupation of Dokdo is illegal. --> Korea's occupation of Dokdo violates international law. (Obvious and direct inference.)
• The treaty of San Fransico settled the issue because it makes no reference to Dokdo. Since Japan never formally relinquished its claim to the islets, (and the Rusk documents show that the US believed that Korea never claimed the islets), Japan is the rightful owner of Takeshima. (Non-obvious inference.)

The difference between these two assertions is that the first would be easily verifiable (if true), while the second cannot be verified, and is in fact debated between more capable legal scholars than us. The first would be acceptible as a statement of fact, while the second would not be. In the first, we can easily go from A to B in a single step, while in the second example, getting from A to B requires us to go through C (the Rusk documents) as well as accept assumption D (that Japan had a legitimate claim on the islets prior to WWII) as true.

• In addition, all of this must be secondary to the fact that virtually nobody on this talk page seems to agree with your assertions, nor do they appear to approve of your proposal for an opening paragraph. We should be attempting to achieve a consensus on this page, rather than engaging in ultimately pointless debates over the ownership of these particular islets. As long as you continue to put forth a suggestion that appears to be in contravention of Wikipedia policies (on a number of fronts), any consensus we reach will most likely not include your proposal in any form. --Zonath 00:14, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Your opinion was firmly caught.but Do you want to be disregarded? you have no question.--Forestfarmer 01:55, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't understand your claims of "Korea broke international law". What international law?

I just copied the below statement. Because its written in a place hard to find.

If the international decisionmaking sides with the Japanese, then how come the territory hasn't been turned over to the Japanese side. They had 50 years to do it. The reason why it is hard for Japan to control and own Dokdo is because Japan's historical claim is weaker than Korea's. Everything doesn't revolve around the "modern times", as everyone is using Japan's world influence to their advantage. Also, the Takeshima side refers to only the international court of justice since they are more supportive of Japan. World history never began in 1910. And the usage of only the modern times shows a ton of Japan supporting facts.

Just because history is history, that doesn't mean the facts are history. Facts from history are true and avoiding Dokdo's history around Korea and Japan does not mean the events during the modern times will help Japan's claim on Dokdo.

Also, just because the San Francisco Treaty doesn't mention Dokdo that doesn't mean Japan is the rightful holder. I suppose then, every single island in Korea must still be Japanese territory, since they were not mentioned. There are thousands of islands. Does this make those islands Japanese territory? The San Francisco Treaty stated that Japan must return all of their territories they invaded and conquered. This means that every part of Korea must be returned to Korea. Good friend100 02:05, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

read this section at all.you find it in above.--Forestfarmer 02:32, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

but I would answer because you are writing seriously.Takesima is a Japanese territory but Korea is controlling now it.it is a violation of international.

Takesima is not ceted in the SF treaty.it is the reason that Takesima is a Japanese territory.Takesima is controled of force for ten years.The Takeshima problem is shelved for thirty year and the dispute came also to light reacent ten years.Read this section at all if you want to know details. history is too long to write opening paragraph.--Forestfarmer 09:54, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

You must stop this political discussion. "The only road that remains for Korea is to resign Takeshima". Who says? Japan? This is irrevelant to this article and your discussions are not helping anybody. All I see is a bunch of Japan POV statements that are written by you. >Forestfarmer Good friend100 02:09, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I thought so.and I had written "I think" in there.--Forestfarmer 02:37, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo vs. Lioncourt Rocks

The names of places, like words in a language, changes through time by the people who use them. If anyone thinks old British naval charts should be the standard of "naming" in English wiki, I'd point to Formosa as an example. The ROC government changed it to Taiwan, so today it's shown as Taiwan on all maps. Dokdo is obviously under Korean control (or occupation) today and the people living there don't call it Lioncourt rocks. In time their claim will be solidfield (so long as they can keep the Japanese at bay by force or diplomacy) and the island will become Dokdo on our maps. -- Adeptitus 23:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Vienna is not on any Austrian map. As there are rival names for the islets the one which best complies with the WP:NPOV policy is "Liancourt Rocks" as by using it Wikipedia was not presenting either a Korean or Japanese point of view. --Philip Baird Shearer 00:07, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

you might want to take it up at Talk:Senkaku Islands; it is the disparity that sparked the move discussion. btw, you're right, i defer to the bbc; although it's obvious from english google searches and even bbc's own internal searches, i can't find a quote "sometimes called" to cite, so your wording stays. Appleby 00:18, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The "Liancourt Rocks" is now under dispute with two countrys. By armed invasions of Korea (or other countrys) the sovereignty issue can't be changed under international law now. Senkaku Island has been under Japanse control for over 100years without invasions, but the "Liancourt Rocks" were invaded about 50 years ago. There is clear difference between two facts.Mythologia 12:06, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

You're trying to argue the merits of Japan's claims. That's not what's needed for writing an encyclopedia article. We don't have to decide who's right, just describe the dispute. --Reuben 21:57, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. The purpose of the wiki article should be to present the dispute. However I'd go as far as saying that whoever is currently in control of the territory, by force or other means, gets to name it, and that name should be the primary name used, with disputed names listed afterwards.

Like: Senkaku (Diaoyutai), Falklands (Malvinas), Kuril Islands (Chishima/Kuriru islands), Xizang (Tibet), Navassa (Lanavaz), etc.

The reality is that whoever is in de facto control of the territory, gets to do whatever the heck they want with it so long as they can maintain their control, and anyone else who makes a claim is just a pretender. Look at the Falklands as an example. The Argentines have been claiming it for over 200 years, and had their navy been strong enough to whack the British in 1982, the island would be named Las Malvinas today, and all Britons would've been expelled and shipped back to the UK.

Might doesn't always make right, but it does make ownership -- keep it if you can. -- Adeptitus 10:38, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Spain is Spain in English, France is France in English, and Germany is Germany in English. Not one of those counries use those words to describe themselves. They can all do "whatever the heck they want with" withing their territory, but they can not force the name of their country in to the English Language. WP:NC common usage does not trump WP:NPOV --Philip Baird Shearer 10:57, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't think we should change the article's name back to Liancourt Rocks. We had a poll to change it to Dokdo and thats what happened. Good friend100 12:36, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I am disappointed with reading these childish discussion. Why those supposed Koreans demand "Dokdo" for the title so strongly that it breaks the neutral of wikipedia? Because, Korea is right and Japan is wrong? Nonsense. From Japan, Korea is wrong and Japan is right. Unfortunately, many other users do not have enough information more than wiki has. Changing the title so often just confuse the users. I think what Wikipedians have to do is to write scientific truth and not confusing users. We should change the name to "Lioncourt Rocks" so that no aggressive Korean and Japanese may change the title for their each opinion. Ladycasanova 14:38, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

since the name here was changed to be consistent with other articles, it would be more productive to continue the discussion of the reasoning at, for example, Talk:Senkaku Islands. Appleby 14:56, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

Ladycasanova: Try reading the past archives first. We had a poll. Good friend100 21:32, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

all new comers, read my writing in 'opening parapraph' section. Liancourt Rocks is NOT neutral and it cannot be the English name for the island, either. There was a long and well discussed history about the name. ginnre 16:18, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

I would advise you.more read 'opning paragraph'.and feel meaning of my sentence.I only write it to fool.--Forestfarmer 07:21, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

You might as well explain what you wrote to all the Takeshima side since they are lobbying for at least Liancourt Rocks to gain a foothold on Dokdo. >ginnre Good friend100 01:57, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Repeating Things

This discussion, to me, is turning out way too repetitive. We've been discussing these things over and over and over again. For example, how long have we been arguing over names Dokdo-Liancourt-Takeshima? If we're to make this discussion more meaningful, I suggest we start arguing ove evidence that I have not heard at least twice, or end this war entirely. Oyo321 17:48, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

i donno about dokdo vs whatever, but seems to me that the koreans are right to rename sea of japan to east sea. though it's still from korean perspective (ocean east of korea), at least it's more neutral than "sea of japan". 71.104.33.232 07:49, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

It's a bit silly considering that Japan's East Sea region lies on the other side of Japan, though. It would be so much better if they could come up with a common name. Just saying. Rōnin 11:25, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Well..."East Sea" would not be really neutral, but China supports the fact that it should be the East Sea since it is east to them as well. I agree a common name would compromise it but that is highly unlikely. Good friend100 02:57, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

East Sea would be appropriate and a neutral name for the sea. Like I mentioned before, the Sea of Japan is named only because Japan wanted it to, and Japan is well known in the world, so nobody would compete with Japan for their naming of a natural body of water. Oyo321 18:11, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Ah, yes, I was just thinking of the Tokai region, which is apparently nearby the Pacific ocean, and not by the East Sea. Imagine having a sea called the East Sea to the West and a piece of land called the East Sea to the East. Enough to make one dizzy. ☺ Rōnin 20:48, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

It also seems there's a Japanese region called "中国" ("middle country", but also "China"). Poor folks! Rōnin 20:50, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Someone should make up a compromise name, seriously. Good friend100 20:55, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Then why don't you start a poll 69.222.52.114 16:05, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't think... Oh, wait, is that irony or not? Rōnin 19:30, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

What? Oyo321 21:45, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

There is a compromise name: it's called the 청해 (靑海 or Blue Sea), which is another historical name for it. This article recommends the name for international use while letting the two countries continue to use their own names for the sea. Mithridates 22:04, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Wow. To live is to learn! Who knows, maybe in 100 years... Rōnin 22:43, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

I dunno. I have never heard of the Blue Sea, and I suppose not a lot of people in both Korea or Japan know of it...Good friend100 17:53, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Page protected

Until the two sides can work out their differences and come to a consensus on what changes (if any) should be made to this article, this page will remain protected. There have been too many editors working in concert to avoid various policies, and too much POV-pushing back and forth on this article. This needs to stop now. Discuss things here first, and then we'll see about unprotecting the article. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 07:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Endorsing the Korean POV is POV. Endorsing the Nihon POV is POV. Calling the islets Liancourt Rocks, a neutral term, and mentioning both POV names, is not POV. I am new to this article so I was not involved in previous debates or polls but I fail to see how we came to such a conclusion. —Aiden 13:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Please note the following line in the Protected notice on the main page: "Protection is not an endorsement of the current page version." ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 00:19, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Aiden: Enforcing NPOV is fine. But I feel as though you are specifically singling out this one article for your version of NPOV and that to me doesn't seem neutral. There is a whole category of disputed territories that would also benefit from your NPOV standard, like Sea of Japan and Tsushima Basin.

My point is that this article was moved to this name with a consensus of the votes and we should respect that. If we don't, then any editor could just start ignoring consensus and change the names on any article that they want, like you have done. I don't think that is how Wikipedia should work because it would get a little chaotic. Tortfeasor 17:19, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Aiden, Liancourt Rocks is not neutral. It is in favor of Japan. Please read the archives for the discussion and my writing in 'opening paragraph' section.--ginnre 15:47, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Nihonjoe, I request a revert to the previous version before Forestfarmer did as I asked in the 'opening paragraph' section. Please read it. And why did you set protection with this version? The previous one has been out there for a relative long time and the current version is just new and controversial. ginnre 17:23, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Please note the following line in the Protected notice on the main page: "Protection is not an endorsement of the current page version." There will be no changes until you all can work out some sort of compromise. This revert war is ridiculous. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 00:19, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't mind having the name "Dokdo" replaced with "the area" and "the islets" in the article, but I think we should at least make sure the opening paragraph and the page title agree on what the islets are called. Currently the page title says "Dokdo" (as was agreed upon in the most recent poll), whereas the opening paragraph says "Liancourt Rocks". We should either decide to move the article back to "Liancourt Rocks" (and even then we should consider keeping the protection!) or continue to use Dokdo as the preferred name, as we've been doing now for a short while. I'm beginning to lean towards the first option after seeing the shitstorm that's taken place here. Is anyone else wondering if we should consider moving the article back? Rōnin 22:36, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

It's not a shi#tstorm as much as a few users who have been violating Wikipedia policies by using sockpuppets. If the only criteria for moving a page back is the amount of complaining and abusing the system that a few users have caused, that sets up a very poor precedent for everyone else who abides by the rules instead pitching a hissy fit every time consensus doesn't go there way. Tortfeasor 23:00, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

The introduction does not match the title of the page. Please fix it. See Senkaku Islands for an example. Those islands are also in dispute, but as they are administered by Japan the article has a Japanese bent. Dokdo is controlled by South Korea. It should be written accordingly, reflecting the reality and not opinions.--Sir Edgar 23:31, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Feel free to make a list of items that should be changed, and then we can see if everyone agrees on them. Until a consensus is reached, this page will not be unprotected. Sorry, but the edit warring is really pathetic (not pointing fingers at any specific person here as there were many, many participants). ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 00:19, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

• The name used in the first paragraph and the article title should match Rōnin 00:34, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

i'm also asking that we return to the post-poll, pre-vandalism version that had been settling down until a few days ago. this & other recently protected pages will need an admin (& i guess nihonjoe has been self-nominated), to actually look at the contested versions and apply wikipedia policy.

the last thing we need is another numerical counting of prejudices, as long as there are pretty obvious sockpuppets, single-purpose accounts, and zealous newcomers who cannot reasonably discuss in english relevant wikipedia policies and references. there have been some heroic attempts to assume good faith & stabs at dialogue or just exhausted compromise, but it's been an utter waste of goodwill.

since you've set the protection & have presumptive authority to modify or unprotect, nihonjoe, please bring back some sanity here. i trust nihonjoe's ability to be fair & apply his wikipedia experience & knowledge of policies. there's already been plenty of discussion in talk, archives, & edit summaries. now, we need less repetition of opinions & more adherence to policy. or we'll have to wait til hell freezes over for the mob rule to exhaust itself while the vandalized versions stay protected. thanks for your efforts to help, & hope you can finish what you started. Appleby 00:51, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Okay, I've made the article consistent with the title. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 02:18, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Cheers! Rōnin 03:00, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't it undermine the entire purpose of a page protection if a user is allowed to edit the page to his liking, especially when that version is contested as POV? That amounts to an endorsement. —Aiden 06:23, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

It's an endorsement of Wikipedia policy. The article title should be the same as the name in the first paragraph as it is in all other articles. Tortfeasor 06:32, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Does anyone think that the people involved in this article reach consensus so that the protection will be gone? It doesn't look like so.ginnre 15:06, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

That's why I brought up moving the page back. I actually agree with you, it's all fine and dandy to dispute Korea's claim to the islands, but they control it now, much as the ROC controls Taiwan and Israel controls... Well, Israel. As far as I can see, no article can actually have a neutral point of view, because there's no such thing as a neutral observer. But for pragmatic reasons, I thought we could still consider moving the article back at some point in the future. Nevertheless, it's not something I intend to actively advocate. Rōnin 14:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

An unreasonable thing is done.--Forestfarmer 10:59, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Ronin, the NPOV rule is too stiff. There are never neutral observers. The Wikipedia NPOV policy weakens the Korean side because the Japan side keeps using the NPOV rule to say "Dokdo is POV, should be Liancourt Rocks" or "the opening paragraph is Korean POV".

I suggest the page be protected until our discussions become a little more stable. I don't want to see vandalism happen again like a couple months ago. Good friend100 16:14, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

first of all, please put

at the top of this article. Jjok 18:56, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

suggestion for neutral opening sentence

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima in Japanese and Liancourt Rocks in English, are internationally-recognized disputed islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are currently controlled and administered by South Korea and supported by North Korea, but claimed by Japan.

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

references

coreans may say that "internationally-recognized disputed" is japanese pov though it is a fact and very important description on the islets Jjok 19:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I think the phrase "internationally-recognized disputed" is a bit awkward. After all, what does that mean exactly? It leaves out what countries "international" is referring to, and it's also a bit unclear as to what they're recognized as. The "supported by North Korea" bit is a bit unclear as well. After all, it doesn't say how it is North Korea supports them. Your suggestion may be a step in the right direction though. Rōnin 19:56, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

If you didn't know, there really is no dispute because it is only the Japanese who are claiming Dokdo. Korea already has control over it. The paragraph slightly contradicts between itself. Good friend100 22:14, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Well, if Korea doesn't claim Dokdo as its territory, then Japan can just go in and take it. Rōnin 22:55, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't think you can claim a territory while it is already under your control. Good friend100 23:56, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Rōnin, now you understand that it has mean for coreans. I am ok to remove the japanese (as you can see, they really say so) and worldwide-povy "internationally-recognized" though it neutralizes current heavily corean-poved article a little. Coreans do not want to admit that the rocks are disputed (regardless they are under corean control) and pretend that they do not know the dispute is internationally-recognized. However, thanks to their fantastic president who declared to quit "calm diplomacy", it is time for them to admit it and support their president's holy battle against japanese imperialism in front of the other nations. I think it is a good starting point for them to know how the world recognize the issue and for the other nations to share their strange view point and logic. Jjok 00:19, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

revised a little

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima in Japanese and Liancourt Rocks in English, are ^{internationally-recognized} disputed islets exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but also claimed by Japan. North Korea supports South Korea in rejecting Japan's claim.

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

I still don't agree to the "internationally recognized dispute" part. Good friend100 00:32, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree that the words are odd though it is encouraged to write your opinion a little bit more. I also think "disputed" is enough pov for them and it still works to neutralize the article. I started feeling that it is necessary to add to aid understanding corean position that "coreans insist that the rocks are not disputed since they are under corean control and the world should support respect the corean position." Jjok

This is just my opinion, of course, but except that I'm still skeptical about the "internationally-recognized" bit, I think it seems quite fair and balanced. I think the word "that" should be inserted so that it says "islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands", but otherwise it seems to me like a good suggestion for a rewrite. I hope others will take time to voice their opinion of it as well. Rōnin 02:04, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Current

Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but claimed by Japan (where they are known as Takeshima). The islets are also known as the Liancourt Rocks. The Korean Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles, and supports control of the islands by "the Korean nation".[11]

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Suggestion --Jjok 03:29, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima in Japanese and Liancourt Rocks in English, are disputed islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but also claimed by Japan. North Korea supports South Korea in rejecting Japan's claim.

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

I disagree. I have already wrote above that only Japan claims Dokdo, while Korea asserts its own right over Dokdo and controls it. Good friend100 02:12, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

The Korean troops control the island no more than the US soldiers "control" Korea (where they are stationed). The Japanese government allows their presence on its own territory, but this doesn't make it true that Korea administers or controls the island. Japan conducts its own research, projects, etc. regarding the area, for example. Or are you saying that the US administers Korea? LactoseTI 02:24, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

On Dokdo, there is no military personnell. There reside some police men. Ginnre 15:35, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Wrong anology. Thats not the same case. Is Korea a territory of the USA? No of course not.

"this doesn't make it true that Korea administers or controls the island". Japan conducts its own projects. If Korea has such a weak control over Dokdo, then how come the Japanese argument over Dokdo is weak and they are unable to change the name to "Takeshima". Japan is an influential and powerful nation. Korea should be nothing to them. Good friend100 02:31, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

You're arguing in circles. You're saying it's Korean territory because it's Korean territory. The registered international names, incidently, are in fact the Japanese ones. It's why Korea is eager to try to rename them (internationally) but are currently refraining from doing so. While they had thought to do it, it would most likely result in the matter ending up in international arbitration, which Korea would most likely lose (it's the official reason why S. Korea backed down their recent proposal). LactoseTI 02:40, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

There is a Japanese person at the international court of justice and Korea does not want to have the disadvantage. And how am I arguing in circles? There is no point to do a reevaluation of Dokdo's territorial status. Korea has the stronger claim.

The only thing you believe that counts is the modern facts. Historically, Dokdo is Korean territory and you cannot deny that, considering how many sources Korea has. No wonder you don't ever mention past historical sources. Good friend100 02:53, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

While it is clear that you are wrong, arguing with you here about it has no almost bearing on the article, and won't help enhance it in any way. LactoseTI 03:05, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

What is wrong? How am I wrong?

I didn't start the argument. Good friend100 03:08, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Regardless, I'd like to end it. As I said, it doesn't affect the article. LactoseTI 03:12, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I disagree with Jjok's suggestion, too. Your suggestion looks like that for this article, the most important thing is to make sure that the islands are disputed area. Otherwise, why should the first sentence be written like that? In my opinion, current version is much better. However, if I consider Japanese opinion to modify it, what is enough as the first sentence is;

Dokdo (Takeshima, Liancourt Rocks) are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

Isn't it? It is Japanese intention to make it known as a disputed area, therefore it is Japanese POV as is written in your suggestion, I think.

As I said earlier, since 1965, when Korea and Japan signed the Basic Relations Treaty, there has not been happening much regarding Dokdo for 30 years until the mid-ninties when Japan started to make real fuss about Dokdo, internationally. Actually there has not been much to write about that period. It is current and recent Japanese governments who wanted to make Dokdo a disputed area. From Korean side, there is nothing to dispute, of course. President Roh's no-more-calm-policy means that when Japan would provoke, Korea would response and answer their questions and make it known to the world. That's all. If they don't provoke, there is nothing to hear from Korean side. It is not a bilateral dispute. Who's provoking?

Therefore, I would suggest a just fact-based sentence as the first sentence, e.g. Dokdo (Takeshima, Liancourt Rocks) are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). Then It could be described that the islands are currently administered by Korea and then about those Japanese movements to make it known as disputed area. That's the fact. On the other hand, 'internationally disputed' is an Japanese opinion, or what Japanese is advertising to the world. The world tends to easily accept the Japanese view because Japanese international clout is much bigger than Korean. To say it again, it is not correct just to set it as an disputed area. Ginnre 15:35, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

The area of Takeshima (dokto) has been disputed since the invasion of Korea to Takeshima. Basic Relations Treaty had been concluded in the context of many Japanese fishermen had been arrested by Korean Gov, and in tha treaty as a matter of course, Takeshima's belongingness was not decided.

The fact that area has been disuputed is the fact which people can easily know, see CIA fact book. To write fact, not to write what you want. >Ginnre Mythologia 17:46, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Now I understand. The meaning of "a just fact-based sentence" is to write a sentence from the Korean's viewpoint, right? Ginnre Gegesongs 19:07, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Say whatever you want, guys, but your comments go nowhere. As long as you think Korea invaded 'Takeshima', you're hopeless. Don't you know Japan is lobbying hard to influence the CIA fact book? The CIA fact book used not to describe the dispute the current way before. As I said, it is Japanese clout and it's powerful. If Korea had that kind of power, do you think Japan still would insist on the islands?

I said a fact-based sentence of 'Dokdo (Takeshima, Liancourt Rocks) are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea)'. What's wrong? Think before you write. Ginnre 19:55, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Seeing as the dispute is more or less the reason why anyone even knows about these rocks, as well as a major focus of the article itself, it would seem that including mention of the dispute somewhere in the first paragraph would be a logical thing to do. Since the last move dispute seemed to indicate that many people thought that this article should follow the pattern of Senkaku Islands, and since that article makes the dispute a part of the first sentence, it would seem to make sense to follow the pattern here. After all, Dokdo is a more or less uninhabitable island that has never had a significant population of permanent residents, meaning that the whole history section of this article is basically about various confrontations between Japan and Korea over the islets and about the relative claims each has on the islets. The history section is more or less about the dispute and comprises at least half of the body of the article. The first paragraph of the article is basically supposed to be a summary of the article itself, and seeing as the history section of the article basically treats the islands as if they were disputed, it simply doesn't seem logical to bring up unreferenced claims that Japan is just 'making the dispute up' in the very first paragraph or sentence. --Zonath 20:17, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

If WP is an encyclopedia, what's wrong with 'Dokdo (Takeshima, Liancourt Rocks) are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea)' as the first sentence? About dispute you can describe in the following sentences. If you would follow a previous example, well, I think at least the nature of the dispute should be explained. It is Japan who is provoking. Ginnre 01:49, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I think you are a paradox.>Ginnre If Japan has clout and it's powerful, why hopeless?

By the way, what I want to say is that WP isn't for propaganda but a Encyclopedia, so we must write the fact, and don't write a propaganda. If the CIA fact book didn't mentioned the dispute, we should write it in as far as it can be confirmed through a material. And we can easily confirm the dispute with the CIA fact book, so we must write the dispute, of course. Mythologia 20:31, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I used hopeless for the term invasion. You don't normally use that kind of word in this kind of discussion.

I don't oppose to write about dispute in the opening paragraph, but I don't think Jjok's suggestion is a good one, either. When you read the current version, it is obvious that there is a dispute, too. Why would Jjok's suggestion be preferred than the current one? Ginnre 01:49, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't think hopless about using the term invasion. I think that it will be called that Korea invaded "Takesiha" at some future date when this disupute will be ended. >Ginnre

And I prefer the Jjok's suggestion than the current version, because Jjok's version is a better expression of current state. Mythologia 06:08, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I have never heard such a lobbying. Please teach it in detail. Even if there was a plot, it gives a current argument no influence. It does not have influence in the fact that there is a dispute. Gegesongs 21:19, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

But it is Japan who is provking. Shouldn't that fact be described in the sentence, too? CIA fact book used only 'Dokdo' for the islands until 2002. In 2004 the book started to write Dokdo/Takeshima and reintroduced the name 'Liancourt Rocks' [12]. It is an article in a Korean newspaper, but you can translate the page at, for example, www.enjoykorea.jp

What is the background of the change? It is exactly what Japan intended to do, and after the CIA fact book used the two names side by side, most of the major website in the world followed that pattern. Korea didn't ask the CIA to write the name that way. Then why? If the term 'dispute' must be used in the opening paragraph, it should be described that it is a recent happening induced by Japan, I think. Ginnre 01:49, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Actually, if you're going to bring up the World Factbook, you might try actually using it as a reference to back up your argument. For your convenience, I did a quick survey of how this dispute and the islets have been described in the World Factbook since 1990.

• 1990-1997 - "Liancourt rocks claimed by Japan." [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] (Note: Most of these links are text file versions of the entire factbook and take a long time to load.)
• 1998-2000 "Liancourt Rocks (Takeshima/Tokdo) claimed by Japan" [21] [22] [23]
• 2001-2002 "Liancourt Rocks (Takeshima/Tokdo) disputed with Japan" [24] [25]
• 2003 "Liancourt Rocks (Take-shima/Tok-do) are disputed with Japan" [26]
• 2004 "unresolved dispute with Japan over Liancourt Rocks (Tok-do/Take-shima) and occasional protests over fishing rights in grounds also claimed by Japan" [27]
• 2005-Present "South Korea and Japan claim Liancourt Rocks (Tok-do/Take-shima), occupied by South Korea since 1954" [28]

From what I can see from the above sources, the CIA factbook has never referred to the islets solely as "Dokdo", nor is "Liancourt Rocks" a revival of some name that was disused prior to 2002. The language does change in 1998 from 'claimed by Japan' to 'disputed with Japan', but absent a verifiable source that can show some sort of concerted lobbying effort by the Japanese to change the factbook, I doubt there is any kind of sinister conspiracy behind this, nor should we read such into the changes in the factbook text without more confirmation. In addition, the assertion that 'most websites changed to use Liancourt Rocks after the factbook did' seems unlikely, seeing as how Liancourt Rocks has been the primary name used by the Factbook since 1990, when the WWW was more or less non-existant. The only news articles I could find on the subject seemed to more or less follow the arguments here (although they have a slightly different take on the naming thing), but also seemed to more or less quote VANK exclusively, and fail to mention any kind of reliable source where VANK might have gotten its information. Personally, I don't really care whether the language in the first paragraph says that the islets are 'disputed between Korea and Japan', 'claimed by both Korea and Japan', or 'administered by Korea, but also claimed by Japan' (or any variation of these). I simply think that since the dispute takes up so much of this article, it should at least be at least mentioned in some way in the opening sentence or opening paragraph, in as neutral a way as possible. --Zonath 10:09, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima in Japanese and Liancourt Rocks in English, are islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are claimed by South Korea and Japan and occupied by South Korea since 1954. North Korea supports South Korea in rejecting Japan's claim.

wow, incredibly neutral which may be never achievable on wikipedia Jjok

Thank you for offering a useful document. Now I understand. I think that the lobbying of Japan is true. In addition, I surely feel that there is a dispute which is recognized in the world. So we should write the dispute. It is a fact that there is an dispute even if caused by Japanese pressure. The dispute is recognized in the world, right? Gegesongs 16:22, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

As long as it is written that the dispute is induced by Japan. Ginnre 02:55, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Gegesongs. And I add that if they thought it's a raid by Korea, not using armed strength, but the lobbying is better for world peace, as long as it was effective. That's natural and rightful of Japanese lobbying activity.Mythologia 18:37, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Then, the world would be described just as what the powerful few countries say. Like the iraq war is justified even though the US didn't find any evidence of WMD. Japan wanna be a US in asia? Ginnre 02:55, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The fact that thousands of Japanese fishmen were arrested and dozens of them were killed by Korean Gov. was a historical fact. See Syngman Rhee line. In either case people thought that is a raid by Korean Gov. or not, the existence of conflict can't be denied. Your attempts to hide this fact is an obstacle to settle a dispute by peaceful means. >Ginnre Mythologia 04:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Huh? Is it true? I cannot believe. If it is true, it may be appropriate to express with "dispute" rather than "claim". The fact dozens of people were murdered is a good reason to describe "dispute". Gegesongs 09:00, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your research, Zonath. The article I referred to was not quite right. Indeed, the description never used Dokdo only. It was on the map that the name of 'Liancourt Rocks' appeared for the first time in 2004. However, by and large, it is true that the CIA fact book follows what Japan insists, and it looks like the US never considered Korean opinion. Ginnre 02:55, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The CIA factbook was edited because of pressure from the Japanese and their large influence over the world, since they have one of the largest economies.

I have to repeat this all the time. Its not a dispute. Its only a one sided claim from Japan while Korea believes that Dokdo is already Korean territory and have a right to own it. Good friend100 03:56, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

This is a straw man. Japan believes that it is already Japanese territory, and that it has a right to own it. One could just as easily say Korea is making the "one sided claim"--although both are false--it's disputed, although the international decisionmaking process has tended to side with the Japanese claim. LactoseTI 04:39, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I think CIA adapted WP:NPOV[29] or they just remembered how they drafted San Francisco Treaty. As you can see in the second link in the suggestion, EU also recognizes the dispute and urges to seek bilateral agreements.[30] EU+US. I think we do not have to hesitate to say it is internationally recognized dispute. Thus, the argument is, is it worth to add “disputed” or not. I added it since it summarizes the particular feature of the rocks employing a simple word as pointed out by Zonath. Jjok 05:34, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

If the international decisionmaking sides with the Japanese, then how come the territory hasn't been turned over to the Japanese side. They had 50 years to do it. The reason why it is hard for Japan to control and own Dokdo is because Japan's historical claim is weaker than Korea's. Everything doesn't revolve around the "modern times", as everyone is using Japan's world influence to their advantage. Also, the Takeshima side refers to only the international court of justice since they are more supportive of Japan. World history never began in 1910. And the usage of only the modern times shows a ton of Japan supporting facts.

Just because history is history, that doesn't mean the facts are history. Facts from history are true and avoiding Dokdo's history around Korea and Japan does not mean the events during the modern times will help Japan's claim on Dokdo. Good friend100 01:56, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Suggestion 2 --Jjok 13:24, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima and Liancourt Rocks, are islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are claimed by South Korea and Japan and occupied by South Korea since 1954. North Korea supports South Korea in rejecting Japan's claim.

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Doesn't "occupued by South Korea since 1954" sound very supportive of the Japanese claim? I thought that the previous version was better... Rōnin 13:42, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

The paragraph is better, but I don't like the "claimed be Korea and Japan". It weakens Korea's position because Korea currently controls it. The paragraph sounds like Japan has a foothold on Dokdo because it doesn't mention anything about Korea's position of Dokdo. Also, Korea does not claim Dokdo. They simply believe that Dokdo is their territory and ignore Japanese claims. Rather, it is merely a one sided claim by Japan. Good friend100 02:10, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I still think that the current version in the article is better than Jjok's suggestion. However, since it won't reach any consensus with the current version, let me talk about my opinion on your suggestion. Considering the nature of the 'recent' dispute being induced by Japan and it's been long since Korea actually began to administer the islands, I think it's more appropiate to say first that South Korea administers the islands before the dispute is mentioned. So I suggest the second sentence as follows;

The islets are controlled and administered by South Korea, but Japan disputes the sovereignity of South Korea on the islets.

'disputes' is more stonger than 'claims', and it is Japan who is doing that more and more, hence reflecting the current situation more exactly. It is not correct that 'The islets are claimed by South Korea and Japan'. The islets are controlled and administered, not claimed, by Korea but that is disputed (the islands being no more claimed) by Japan. Ginnre 02:40, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with the edited sentence. However, there is only a one sided claim on the island itself. Good friend100 23:44, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Suggestion for opening paragraph:

Dokdo, also known as Takeshima and Liancourt Rocks, are islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are considered by both South Korea and Japan as part of their respective territories. The islets have been under the continual posession and administration of South Korea since 1954. North Korea supports South Korea in rejecting Japan's claim.

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Explanations:

• Rather than 'claim' or 'dispute' (since neither side can agree on either term), I think just mentioning that each country considers the islets as part of its territory is as NPOV as we can really get.
• Instead of 'occupation' (which some think might be POV), 'possession and administration', which I think more aptly descirbes the status quo without seemng to pass judgment.
• Continual posession and administration - South Korea's posession of the islets has been more or less uninterrupted since 1954.

--Zonath 00:34, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Zonath--nice effort at making it as neutral as possible. One thing--controlled is "fairly" clear, although many would prefer occupied (although I can see that being interpretted as a POV word, perhaps)--to balance it, why not change "posession" to "control," which is more accurate. Both claim they hold the territory.

Less clear is "administered"--both sides perform all governmental tasks normally connected with administering territory, including scientific experiements, local accounting/registries, etc. Might it be a good idea to have "been controlled militarily"? Otherwise, control might itself imply governmental administration. LactoseTI 13:54, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I would be amenible to 'control' rather than 'posession'. On the other hand, 'controlled militarily', while it might be literally true, is unlikely to be acceptible to those advocating the Korean point of view, since Korea contends that its occupation of the island is not a military one, even to the point of stationing (heavily armed) civilian police on the islands rather than military ones. I really do think 'occupied' is more accurate in the sense that Korea has stationed people on the island, but I think a lot of people are unwilling use that term because of the possible negative connotations of hostility and illegitimacy. I guess 'Korea has controlled the islets' encapsulates the situation well enough without being likely to be misconstrued. --Zonath 19:21, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I might also suggest that the article flip between Korea and Japan perspective in the opening paragraph on alternating sections (for example, swapping the order of the second section) rather than imply some kind of bias to one side of the dispute or another. (I hope no one will be petty enough to argue about "who goes first," though!) LactoseTI 13:57, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Does that really matter? Whether which country is named first? When Korea wanted "World Cup Korea/Japan" instead of "World Cup Japan/Korea" I believe the Japanese felt the Koreans were too picky. "Who goes first" isn't all that important.

I disagree with the usage "controlled militarily". Good friend100 01:45, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

My opinion

• Rather than 'claim' or 'dispute' (since neither side can agree on either term), I think just mentioning that each country considers the islets as part of its territory is as NPOV as we can really get.

I think japanese side does not oppose to both. It is disputed because both claim, thus disputed=claimed by both. The real problem is coreans admit neither it is disputed nor claimed by japan in some cases.

• Instead of 'occupation' (which some think might be POV), 'possession and administration', which I think more aptly describes the status quo without seemng to pass judgment.

possession means sovereignty and does not sound neutral.

Possession does not necessarily imply sovereignty or ownership over something, but if you don't think the term is neutral enough, then by all means, please do suggest an alternative. -Zonath 07:25, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

• Continual possession and administration - South Korea's possession of the islets has been more or less uninterrupted since 1954.

why don't you mention that japan possessed uninterrupted sovereignity during 1905 to 2006 according to the San Francisco treaty? In this case, japansese pov is “illegally occupied” and corean pov is “administered,” “controlled (this is relatively neutral),” and “possessed.” “Occupied” seems closer to japanese pov since whatever weakens corean religion is evil though I think CIA very carefully chose it as a npov term in the Factbook.

• Again, please go ahead and suggest an alternative. Of course, we could just omit the 'continual' term if you're really opposed. We could simply state that "The islets have been under the control of South Korea since 1954" and leave it at that. --Zonath 07:25, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Dokdo are islets in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) currently controlled and administered by South Korea, but claimed by Japan. Takeshima is used mostly in Japan. The islets are also known as the Liancourt Rocks. Korea has had continual possesion of Dokdo since 1954. The Korean Central News Agency of North Korea refers to Dokdo as Tok Islet in its English-language articles, and supports control of the islands by "the Korean nation".[1]

South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, while Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. Good friend100 06:18, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I used the unknown person's opinion on the suggestion to help write this suggestion down. Good friend100 06:18, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't know you want to suggest in there.but if you want to suggest "opening paragraph",pease insist "opening paragraph" section.--Forestfarmer 07:17, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Good friend100's suggestion is essentially same as the current opening, I think. Although I think the current opening is better than any suggestions here, because the dispute here will not be solved without changing the current one, I think Zonath's suggestion is the most suitable candidate.

By the way, somebody's talking about military presence on Dokdo, and it's been repeated, but it's just wrong. They are police and NOT heavily armed. They have small arms (rifles) only and that level of arms is just common at usual police stations in Korea. It has been like that more than 30 years because there was no need to station military force or upgrade the arms there. Please think about it what this means regarding the term 'dispute'. From Korean side, there is no dispute on Dokdo as well. Therefore, in principle, mentioning 'dispute' would be Japanese POV. In Korean point of view, they 'claim' Dokdo as the CIA fact book also put it until quite recently. Ginnre 17:20, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

"They are police and NOT heavily armed. They have small arms (rifles) only and that level of arms is just common at usual police stations in Korea." I suppose 'heavily armed' is a subjective term [31], but I would personally categorize assault rifles as heavy armament. At any rate, you're right... They're police, and not military. After all, the name badges are the wrong color for them to be military. --Zonath 21:02, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I am pretty sure the Korena police had to force Japanese ships from nearing Dokdo by mortar fire. Just because they are the police does not mean that they are weaker. Of course the military is armed with more weapons but the police stationed at Dokdo are only for small protection. I don't think Japan would invade Dokdo. That would be calling for war. Good friend100 21:05, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

yet another suggestion for neutral opening sentence

OK, here's a neutral one (I hope)--at least, we're working toward something acceptable, I think:

"[Whatevername1], also known as [Whatevername2] and [Whatevername3], are islets that exist between Ulleungdo and Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). The islets are considered by both South Korea and Japan as part of their respective territories. South Korea has had a military presence on the islets since 1954. North Korea supports South Korea in opposing Japan's claim.

Japan classifies them as part of Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, while South Korea classifies the islets as a part of Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province."

I think this is basically the same as Zonath's, but more clearly states the unambiguous facts--the only undisputed fact (worldwide, no one disputes, I mean) is that Korea's military has a presense on the island. That's about it... both sides administer it, both sides claim control, both sides claim possession, etc. No one is arguing that there aren't troops there. Having troops in a place means something specific; the readers aren't idiots, they can piece together the controversy and also see both points of view evenly.

I think that there is no one sentence there that can be pointed to as POV biased--it's just the basic facts. After that, a reasonable discussion/explanation of the viewpoints can ensue. Komdori 15:33, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Because of 'military presence', your suggestion is not acceptable and Zonath's suggestion is better. It is simply wrong that Korea has military presence on Dokdo. They are police and it's kind of outpost at the end of the territory. They are not heavily armed but have small arms (rifles), which is common at usual police stations in Korea. Korea has no reason and need to put military on Dokdo because there has not been any threat from the outside world and for Korean, it is not an disputed area. It has been like that for more than 30 years. Ginnre 16:55, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Komdori's description. Ginnre's opinion is a nonsense. Because, several Japanese fishermen were killed by South Korea as a fact.--Celldea 02:17, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

link

Here is a link I found. There is information that could help on Korean-Japanese controversies. [32] Good friend100 03:00, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

don't paste link unrelated to Liancourt Rocks.What would you insist ?--Forestfarmer 13:48, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

He seems to want to maintain his opinion somehow or other. Gegesongs 16:50, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I said "information that could help on Korean-Japanese controversies". Not just Dokdo.

"He seems to want to maintain his opinion somehow or other". Look who's talking. Too bad you didn't get to see what happened to this talk page about 3 months ago when Japan side users and users from nichanneru decided to vandalize this page. Good friend100 21:45, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

It is serious. where is evidence ? Where shall we appeal ? --Forestfarmer 02:07, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Its either in the archives or too old for it to be in the history of this talk page. You don't have to appeal. The vandalism just weakened the Japanese side. It didn't do anything else. Good friend100 03:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Japanese Vandalism and Korean anti-Japanese sentiment are irrelevant to Liancourt Rocks. We should concentrate on the argument of Liancourt Rocks. The link you pasted is aimed for a bias against the Japanese. I believe that it is necessary to exclude the bias. Gegesongs 03:52, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

his act is hard to understand. what would he be doing ?--Forestfarmer 05:30, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The suggestion for the opening paragraph you wrote is biased. >Forestfarmer Good friend100 23:42, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry but I don't understand your act.is this section "link" ? what are your insistence?--Forestfarmer 07:36, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

All you say are irrevelent questions that just add more tension to both sides. >Forestfarmer Good friend100 01:41, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

are you broken radio ?--Forestfarmer 07:10, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

found a map

I found this map. Its by Hayashi Shihei, in 1785. He named it "map of three adjoining countries", meaning Japan, Korea, and China. In it he colors Korea yellow and Japan as green. Clearly, Dokdo and Ulleungdo are named Korean territory and colored in yellow. Its hard to see, but there is a yellow spot in the Sea of Japan on the map. Good friend100 02:02, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

It is not clear at all. Do you have larger one? Hayashi Shihei's 三国通覧図説? This one?[33] Maybe you can read upside-downed 竹嶋 on Ulleungdo Jjok

Goodfriend, I think you should learn history more. Do you know the following two histrical facts?

1. In Japan, the Ulleungdo was named "Takeshima", and the Dokdo was named "Matsushima" until the Meiji era.
2. In Korea, it was thought that fictional island "Palangdo" is existing really until Japanese Annexation of Korea.

An island drawn as "竹嶋" with this map is Ulleungdo obviously. Moreover, small Chukudo aside, it is clear. And it is "Palangdo" which is drawn beside the peninsula.--Celldea 10:11, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

The problem is, nearly all the Takeshima side uses "Jukdo" and "Palangdo" as an excuse to use them. I hear that all the time. The above map clearly shows that even a Japanese historian wrote that Dokdo is Korea territory. Or is it because you are angry because it is true? Good friend100 01:40, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Good friend100, did you happen to get a chance to read the two comments between the two that you made? They explain the map that you are discussing cogently; it's worth spending the time to figure out exactly what they're saying. Komdori 15:37, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Good friend100, You are a really Korean model. Somebody shown evidence, and you cannot argue against an argument, you excited immediately. "It's a lie! It's a lie!.....it's an excuse! It's an excuse!........My opinion is only right!!" Hahaha...--Celldea 00:18, 22 July 2006 (UTC)