| With tensions between Korea and Japan getting higher over the sovereignty over the territorially disputed islets of Dokdo, Japan`s Senior Vice Foreign Minister Yasuhisa Shiozaki arrived in Seoul on May 1 to meet with Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon.
Ban was quoted as saying that Japan’s claim on Dokdo is unacceptable as it is a violation of the Korean sovereignty at the meeting with Shiozaki at an office of the Foreign Ministry building in Doryeom-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Ban is reported to have delivered to Mr. Shiozaki President Roh Moo-hyun’s message that since Japan forcefully colonized the islets to wage war with Russia 100 years ago, its claim on Dokdo is as good as denying Korea’s complete independence and liberation. The Minister also urged Japanese politicians to withdraw from their stance on Dokdo.
Vice Foreign Minister Yasuhisa Shiozaki will return to Japan after meeting with Lim Chae-jung, chairman of the National Assembly’s Unification, Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee on May 2.
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