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1. Location of Dokdo

Dokdo, known as the Liancourt Rocks, is a small group of islets located in the Sea of Japan, roughly equidistant between the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese archipelago. The precise geographic coordinates of Dokdo are approximately 3 24° N latitude and 13 865° E longitude. The islets are situated about 21 8 kilometers east of the Korean city of Ullungdo and about 19 2 kilometers northwest of the Japanese island of Oki. Dokdo consists of two main islets, known as Dongdo (East Islet) and Seodo (West Islet), along with numerous smaller rocks surrounding them. The total land area of Dokdo is about 0. 187 square kilometers, making it relatively small in size but significant due to its geopolitical implications. The larger of the two islets, Seodo, is home to various facilities, including a lighthouse and a Korean police detachment. The location of Dokdo is strategic, as it lies within a rich fishing ground and is believed to be situated above untapped underwater …