By Choi Yearn-hong Old maps are obviously not used for modern scientific navigation. However, we can trace the minds and hearts of people in ancient times by perusing them. We are often amazed at b ...

South Korea occupies the rocky and remote islands of Dokdo, but Japan calls them Takeshima and claims they are an integral part of its territory. ... Old map may reignite Japan-S. Korea row.

The Northeast Asian History Foundation will showcase some 40 old maps of Korea that confirm Korea's explanation that the easternmost island of Dokdo is a Korean territory and the correct name for the ...

Read more: 156-year-old map may reignite Japan-South Korea island dispute. This year, South Korea is marking a century since a major uprising against colonial Japan's occupation of the Korean ...