According to Yonhap News Agency, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae stated in the Diet on December 9 that “Takeshima is an inherent part of Japan.” South Korea's presidential office officials said on the same day, “South Korea will respond resolutely and harshly to any inappropriate claims made by Japan regarding Dokdo.”

According to Yonhap News Agency, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae stated in the Diet on December 9 that “Takeshima is an inherent part of Japan.” South Korea's presidential office officials said on the same day, “South Korea will respond resolutely and harshly to any inappropriate claims made by Japan regarding Dokdo.”