Click on the map to see the points of conflict
This site explores debates over the owneship of the islands known as “Dokdo” in Korea and as “Takeshima” in Japan, and examines some related debates.
Use the SELECT CATEGORIES menu on the left to see articles and documents on the topic presented by those on various sides of the debate about the islands.
Go to the CHRONOLOGY and MAPPING pages to find useful background information for understanding the debate. These pages give you access to some of the key historical materials referred to in the debate.
Please note: place names on this site are given in alphabetical order. They do not represent value judgments on importance or accuracy.
Related websites:
1. Asia Beyond Conflict – main page
3. China, Japan and Korea: Contested Pasts;
4. Name the Sea
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ASIA BEYOND CONFLICT WORKSHOP
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (1-3 JULY 2009)
At a time when controversies over history have become a major source of conflict between the countries of East Asia (particularly between China, Japan and the two Koreas) this workshop examines how contrasting views of history have come to play such a central role in international friction within the region, and considers means of promoting regional historical reconciliation. Presentations and discussions will explore the way in which diverse media are used by scholars, grassroots movements and others to promote nationalist interpretations of history or messages of historical reconciliation.
The relationship between Japan, China and Korea is of central importance to the future stability of our region, and of particular political and economic importance to Australia. This workshop seeks to promote a deeper understanding of current tensions in the relationship between these countries, and to contribute to the practical search for resolutions to cultural and ideological dimensions of this conflict…
This workshop is free and open to the public audience.
Inquiries by E-mail: yasuko.kobayashi@anu.edu.au
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