Dokdo is an integral part of Korean territory,
historically, geographically and under international law.
Beautiful Territory
of the Republic of Korea
Leave for Dokdo from Jukbyeon Port
Ulleungdo
Seodo
Dongdo
Distance between Dokdo and Ulleungdo
87.4 km
Ulleungdo
Dokdo
Oki Islands
157.5 km
Distance between Dokdo and Oki Islands
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. 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.
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Dokdo, Beautiful Territory of the Republic of Korea
Marine Ecology
Recently magnified territorial issues regarding Dokdo have also been casting spotlights on the characteristics of Dokdo’s marine ecology...
Mammals of Dokdo
There are no wild mammals currently inhabiting Dokdo. Only a number of Sapsal dogs (a shaggy dog breed indigenous to Korea) are kept by the Dokdo Guards.
Avian Ecology
Dokdo’s fauna is divided largely into birds, insects and mammals. There has yet to be any report of amphibians or reptiles being found on Dokdo.
Other Ecosystems
To this day, around 160 different sea algae have been identified along the coasts of Dokdo, including large brown seaweed types such as Eisenia bicylis, ...
Plant Ecology
Dokdo’s climate is relatively warmer than regions situated on the same latitude according to its mathematical location, and is humid due to frequent exposure to sea fog.
Why Dokdo is Korean Territory
Subjugation of Usanguk : Usanguk (Ulleungdo and Dokdo) was conquered by Ichan Isabu, and subjugated to Silla. This is how Ulleungdo and...
Dokdo Video Clips
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