Society · 2 sources combined
Dokdo Day commemorative event held
Reaffirming territorial sovereignty
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Dokdo Literary Contest and folk painting exhibition end date
In short
Gyeongbuk Province held a 'Dokdo Day' commemorative event at the Eastern Government Building on October 21st.
About 100 participants, including youth and meritorious figures, attended special lectures, awards ceremonies, and exhibitions together.
Created in 2005 in response to Japan's 'Takeshima Day', the exhibition continues through the 23rd.
Key facts
| When | Held on October 21st, 2026 in the auditorium of Gyeongbuk Province's Eastern Government Building. |
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| Who | About 100 participants attended, including members of the Provincial Assembly's Dokdo Protection Special Committee, students and parents from Pohang Youth Green Officers' School, and others. |
| What | Dokdo flash mob, history lecture, Dokdo protection merit awards ceremony, and literary and folk painting exhibitions were held. |
| How | Kim Young-soo, director of the Northeast Asian History Foundation, gave a lecture titled 'Russo-Japanese War and Dokdo', and awards were presented to Ulleung Coast Guard members and others. |
What it means for me
No direct impact on daily life, but it offers an opportunity to learn Dokdo history and view exhibitions.
