Dokdo -- Now 50% More Annoying!

Recent articles and editorials are stating the case that Japanese officials are once again claiming Takeshima (Dokdo to Koreans) as their territory. And a big pile of worthless rocks being taken from Koreans simply doesn't sit well with them.

The only problem with the huffing and puffing in this article, is that it cites a source that DOES NOT claim Dokdo directly. But Koreans clearly are reading into the inference and getting very angry.

From the story:

'Japan's Education Ministry did not directly mention Dokdo in the guidebook, allegedly taking into account Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's bid to improve relations with South Korea and other Asian neighbors. But the manual reads: ``The territorial issues should be dealt with on the basis of reasoned arguments rightfully advanced by the (Japanese) government and aim to deepen understanding about the issues." The sentence seems to imply that the territorial issues include Dokdo.'

It says that the sentence "seems to imply that the territorial issues include Dokdo." HaHaHaHaHa. Now, I haven't read the entire guidebook, but the editorial admits that Dokdo is never actually mentioned.

Recently, the prime minister even apologized for Japan's occupation-time atrocities so they can improve relations with Korea.

I know Japanese officials have loved rubbing Takeshima/Dokdo in Korea's face for years now, but I'm not so sure they are implying Dokdo in this guidebook. I'm fairly sure (without the desire to research it) that Japan has other disputed territories as well.

Please, Koreans, you're just making yourself look bad. It's time to move on.