The South Korean Police Commissioner’s landing on the disputed island angers Japan’s impasse in Japan-South Korea relations?
2021-11-17 09:12:47Source: China News Network
China News Service, November 17-According to Kyodo News Agency, the head of the South Korean National Police Agency, Kim Changlong, landed on Takeshima, Japan (the disputed island between Japan and South Korea, and South Korea called Dokdo) on the 16th. The relevant police personnel disclosed the incident. The Japanese government strongly protested to the South Korean government. Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fang said to the media: “It is absolutely unacceptable and extremely regrettable.”
According to South Korean media, Jin Changlong visited Takeshima by helicopter and encouraged the guards. The National Police Agency explained that landing on the island has no “diplomatic meaning” at all. It is reported that there are also opinions that “it is only natural for the person in charge of the security officer to visit the frontline.” No official news was released about Jinchang Longdeng Island.
According to Yonhap News Agency’s previous report, this is the first time the incumbent South Korean Police Agency has landed on the island again after a lapse of about 12 years. With the stalemate in the relationship between South Korea and Japan, the visit of the South Korean security chief to the island has attracted much attention.
The Japanese government strongly protested to the South Korean government. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroichi once again emphasized at the press conference: “Whether it is based on historical facts or international law, Takeshima is obviously Japan’s inherent territory.” Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng told the media: “It is absolutely impossible. Accept it, it’s extremely regrettable.”
“Seoul Shimbun” reported that relevant people from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs learned about Kim Changlong’s visit to Takeshima through reports, and expressed their dissatisfaction. As the relationship between South Korea and Japan is very sensitive, it is said that “someone also pointed out that comprehensive consideration is needed.” It is reported that there have been cases where the Chief of Police canceled a visit to Takeshima due to opposition from the diplomatic department in the past.
In 2012, the then South Korean President Lee Myung-bak landed on the island for the first time as an incumbent president, which led to the deterioration of Japan-South Korea relations.
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