[Interview] Our Land Dokdo Viewed on Canvas - "Keep Calm and Informed in Response to Japan's Provocation over Dokdo"
Territorial disputes and confrontations continue in Northeast Asia recently, including Japan's series of provocative moves over Dokdo and confrontations between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu Dao (釣魚島) in China). They are big stumbling blocks to peace and partnership in Northeast Asia. Against this backdrop, the renowned veteran artist Lee Jong-sang, widely known to Koreans as the first Dokdo painter, was interviewed on September 24, 2012 for his thoughts on our perception and attitude toward Dokdo. Lee is also a Dokdo activist actively engaged in NGOs on Dokdo. First of all, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule for this interview. You are widely known as the first Dokdo painter. What made you interested in Dokdo and motivated your painting of the islets? I believe that the artist should have insight into the course of history. As one of the leading participants in the April Revolution of 1960, I have always kept in mind the cour
Edited by_ Jin Ik-sang, Administrative Staff at NAHF Office of Public Relations and Education of NAHF