[1] The name “Sea of Japan” was adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in 1929 when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule and was powerless to influence international affairs. The Republic of Korea uses the traditional name “East Sea.” (Reference: http://www.mofat.go.kr/ENG/policy/focus/eastsea/index.jsp?menu=m_20_10_20) <<
[2] See the story—The Voice of the Bell. <<