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Ministry reviewing plan to state Takeshima as 'integral part of Japan'

Wednesday 09th July, 05:18 AM JST

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  • Altria at 11:00 AM JST - 9th July

    An integral part of Japan all right...when I hear "Japan", I think of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and those rocks in the sea.

  • timorborder at 11:09 AM JST - 9th July

    I think that Japan can say just about anything it wants, then again, it should keep in mind that "possession is nine-tenths of the law." Considering that the South Koreans currently control these islands, I don't like Japan's chances of assuming ownership in the near future. Furthermore, any bellicose chest-thumping would have a number of negative outcomes in the region vis-a-vis relations with the Korean Peninsular, relations with the US (which has its own agenda in the region and would prefer to remain neutral in any spate between South Korea and Japan), etc.

  • Hughgarse at 12:45 PM JST - 9th July

    could lead to deterioration in bilateral ties between Japan and South Korea

    Just work that out did they?? rocket scientist`s these guys...

  • wilbur at 03:50 PM JST - 9th July

    yes and Seoul could do the same thing, and then everyone would be right back where they started...or didn't the japanese think of this ?

  • pathat at 09:04 PM JST - 9th July

    Ministry reviewing plan to state Takeshima as 'integral part of Japan'

    Whether they review the plan or not really does not make much difference now.

    We already know their previously stated intentions are their real intentions.

  • OssanULTRA at 09:26 PM JST - 9th July

    Joint Administration is the only solution. They're just a pair of rocks after all.

  • RepublicofTexas at 09:35 PM JST - 9th July

    Joint administration would be the ideal option, but is unlikely to happen. With islands with such a mixed history as Takeshima, sharing would be the most "fair" thing, but since when has fairness mattered in international politics.

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