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High school textbook Dokdo claims Japanese territory...Professor Seo Kyung-duk crossed the line


Published on 2025-03-25 20:42:20 - Sportschosun
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  • It has been confirmed that many social studies textbooks to be used by Japanese high school students from next spring have reflected the forced claim that 'Dokdo is Japanese territory'.According to Japan's Jiji News Agency on the 25th,

The article discusses a controversy involving a high school textbook in South Korea that refers to Dokdo, a set of islets also claimed by Japan, as Japanese territory. Professor Seo Kyung-duk from Sungshin Women's University criticized the textbook, stating that it crossed a significant line by potentially misleading students about the territorial dispute. The textbook, published by Joonang, has sparked debate over educational content and national identity, with Seo arguing that such errors could undermine South Korea's sovereignty claims over Dokdo. This incident has led to calls for stricter review processes for educational materials to ensure they reflect accurate historical and territorial facts.

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