South Korean Navy Conducts Defense Drills Near Dokdo
First Dokdo defense exercise of the year follows Japan's renewed territorial claims
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The South Korean Navy conducted its first Dokdo defense exercise of the year near the easternmost islets, aiming to protect national territory following Japan's renewed territorial claims in its defense white paper.
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South Korea conducts regular East Sea defense drills near Dokdo to respond to threats against territory.
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy on Thursday conducted defense drills near the country's easternmost islets of Dokdo, marking the first such exercise this year, the armed service said.
"Our military has conducted East Sea defense drills on a regular basis each year," the Navy said, adding the exercise was aimed at responding to threats against the country's territory, people and property.
The latest exercise was similar in scale and method compared to previous drills, according to the Navy. It marked the third such exercise under President Lee Jae Myung.
The drills came days after Japan renewed its territorial claim to Dokdo in its latest defense white paper, prompting Seoul's foreign ministry to lodge a protest.
The Japanese government has long protested against the drills near Dokdo in the past.
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- How will Japan respond diplomatically to the latest drills?
