"The book is based on geographical information as well as other academic and scientific findings concerning Dokdo's natural and historical characteristics. This book also focuses on the conservation of Dokdo's natural environment together with the survey and research. The Geography of Dokdo will aid all Koreans and the international community in learning about and appreciating Dokdo's cultural and natural heritage and its significance as part of the Korean homeland"--Publisher's website.

Draws on original documents to discuss the historical background of the recurrent territorial dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima (aka Tok Island), which is geographically located between Japan and Korea but which has been controlled by Korea since the end of World War II.

General Facts about Dokdo Territorial History of Dokdo Establishment of the Republic of Korea and Dokdo Korea’s Management and Use of Dokdo History and Facts about Japan’s Attempt at Incorporating Dokdo The Future of Dokdo

This monograph discusses the dispute in geographical naming of the sea between Korea and Japan, which has been a long-lasting issue in East Asia and beyond. The book covers the modern history of the dispute, reveals the origin of the names for the sea between Korea and Japan, and the historical change of the name on ancient maps of Korea, Japan, and the West, and tracks the naming trends of the East Sea in geography textbooks in the pre-modern and modern times. The book also contains suggestions for some tangible solutions for the issue. This book is a useful resource for students and scholars in the fields of political geography, historical geography, cartography, diplomatic history, international relations, politics, and other related disciplines. It also appeals to international experts in hydrographic organizations and the United Nations, and geography and history teachers. The book is also interesting for the general readers interested in the topic of geographical naming disputes.

Utilizing perspectives from international law, international relations, and history, this volume provides a balanced perspective on territorial disputes in Northeast Asia highlighting the issue of Dokdo which is disputed between Korea and Japan.