In light with the pan-government’s ‘4th Framework Plan for Sustainable Use of Dokdo’
Synergy expected for ‘Dokdo territorial sovereignty education and academic research strengthening’
[March 18, 2021]
YU (President Choi Oe-chool) and Dokdo Foundation (President Lee Cheol-woo), which is an institute funded by Gyeongsangbuk-do, entered an MOU for establishing the concept of Dokdo territorial sovereignty and expanded historical perception among citizens.
This MOU signing ceremony was held at the YU main building 3rd floor conference room at 10:30 a.m. on the 18th and it was entered with the goal of strengthening Dokdo territorial sovereignty education and academic research according to the pan-government’s ‘4th Framework Plan for Sustainable Use of Dokdo’ announced on the 5th.
Through this MOU, the two institutes agreed to work together in ▲mutual cooperation for Dokdo education and co-hosting promotional events, ▲academic research on Dokdo and joint hosting of academic conferences, and ▲other joint efforts to strengthen sovereignty over the territory of Dokdo.
YU and Dokdo Foundation plans to further strengthen its projects such as the ‘Touring Dokdo Exhibit’ that they have been pursuing since the past, as well as special field lectures for international students and foreign language teachers, international Dokdo academic research conferences, etc., to criticize Japan’s distorted education about Dokdo and to spread the truths and facts about Dokdo to both Koreans and foreigners.
YU President Choi Oe-chool said, “The YU Dokdo Institute, which is a policy-centered research institute of the Ministry of Education, possesses the best expertise and knowhow on research and education about Dokdo. Academic research and education about the territorial sovereignty over Dokdo are very valuable activities for the future generation. This work MOU with the Dokdo Foundation will create synergy for education and research activities in strengthening the perception of territorial rights of Dokdo among citizens.”
Meanwhile, YU Dokdo Research Institute Chief Choi Jae-mok (Professor of Philosophy) was appointed in March and is serving as a civic committee member of the ‘Dokdo Sustainable Use Committee’ under the Prime Minister’s Office.
