"Dokdo Governed by Japan"? UK Guardian Amends Article After Korean Protest

Error in Dokdo Designation While Introducing Japanese Curry
Correction Notice Issued After Revising to "Governed by Korea"

Correction by The Guardian on errors regarding Dokdo. Yonhap News

The UK daily newspaper The Guardian previously published an incorrect report implying that Japan governs Dokdo, but revised the wording after a protest by a local Korean resident.

Seo Kyung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, introduced the case on social media on May 22, stating, "The calm response of an overseas Korean produced a positive outcome."

The article in question was recently published in The Guardian under the title "Full steam ahead: how 'navy curry' conquered hearts in Japan."

Professor Seo explained, "The error occurred in the section introducing Japan's Takeshima Curry," and added, "Takeshima Curry is a controversial dish sold at the Shimane Prefectural Government cafeteria every February 22 during the 'Takeshima Day' event in Shimane Prefecture, Japan."

He further noted, "In the original article, Dokdo was described as 'governed by Japan, claimed by Korea,' but after the protest by the Korean resident, this was corrected to 'governed by Korea, claimed by Japan.'"

The Guardian also included a correction notice at the bottom of the article. The notice stated, "This article was amended on May 20, 2026. An earlier version said Takeshima is governed by Japan and claimed by Korea. In fact, Korea governs Dokdo and Japan claims sovereignty over it."

Professor Seo emphasized, "If you find errors regarding Dokdo in major media outlets around the world, please send a protest email directly or report it to me," and stressed, "Dokdo is clearly Korean territory from historical, geographical, and international law perspectives, and such errors should be immediately corrected."

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