Popular Actress Sparks Heated Political Discourse With Her Instagram Post

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She posted photos from her visit to the Dokdo island.

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Actress Lee Si Young’s latest Instagram post has unexpectedly become a source of political debate between netizens from South Korea and Japan.

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Recently, the actress visited Dokdo Island and posted pictures from her visit on her social media account. In some of them, Lee is seen holding the Taegeukgi, or the South Korean flag, in her hand or sporting mini flags on her hat.

The post has attracted some conflicting comments from netizens. On the one hand, Korean netizens congratulated Lee on her visit since Dokdo is known to be a difficult place to visit due to challenging weather and other conditions.

“Congratulations~ It seems you’ve hit the jackpot with weather good enough to visit Dokdo. It sounds like a fulfilling trip to Ulleungdo all the way to Seonginbong. I hope it brought some bright comfort to the residents of Ulleungdo during the heavy rain.”
“I want to see a relay of celebrities visiting Dokdo.”

“I want to go to Dokdo too…”
“It was even on the news! As expected👍”
“It was nice of you to visit.”
“Dokdo is our land❤️.”

On the other hand, some netizens, presumed to be from Japan, were displeased by Lee’s post and left comments claiming that Dokdo is part of Japan.

“Too bad, it’s in Japan.”
“Takeshima. Because it’s Japan.”

“Unfollowed. Bye”
“Takeshima🙌Japan🗾.”

“Welcome to Takeshima, Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, 685-0000, Japan!”

In reality, Dokdo is a disputed territory claimed by both the Koreas and Japan. In Japanese, it is referred to as Takeshima. Though South Korea is currently in control of the Dokdo islets, Japan contests its sovereignty over the region. While South Korea classifies it as Dokdo-ri, a part of the Ulleung County of the Gyeongsang Province, Japan claims it is a part of Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture.

Tisn’tsn’t the first time the mention of Dokdo has brought criticism toward a Korean celebrity. A few months ago, BTS members were targeted with anti-Korean racism after a clip of t”em “Dokdo Is Our Land” resurfaced online.