Old, official Japanese maps proving Dokdo is Korean territory

To mark Dokdo Day (Oct. 25), Korea.net on Oct. 19 learned about the depiction of Dokdo Island in official maps in Japan dating back centuries with an explanation from Yuji Hosaka, special professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration of Korea University and honorary director of Sejong University's Dokdo Research Institute in Seoul.

Staff writer: Yoon Sojung with Jeong Euiseok
Director of photography & video editor: Park Dae Jin