South Korea protests Japan's claim over Dokdo islets, warning of a firm response.

South Korea strongly protests Japan's claim over the disputed islets known as Dokdo, calling the claims "unjust." Japan's recent Diplomatic Bluebook reiterates its claim, referring to the islets as Takeshima. South Korea urges Japan to retract these claims and warns of a firm response to any provocations. Meanwhile, South Korea's Trade Minister is in Washington for tariff negotiations with US officials.