The Korean Government’s Basic Position on Dokdo

• Dokdo is an integral part of Korean territory, historically, geographically and under international law.
• No territorial dispute exists regarding Dokdo, and therefore Dokdo is not a matter to be dealt with
  through diplomatic negotiations or judicial settlement.
• The government of the Republic of Korea exercises Korea’s irrefutable territorial sovereignty over Dokdo.
• The government will deal firmly and resolutely with any provocation and will continue to defend Korea’s
  territorial integrity over Dokdo.