This proves based on historical facts the absurdity of the Japanese reactionaries' "territorial claim to Tok Islets", says Minju Joson Tuesday in a bylined commentary.

There are not a few historical facts and data and geographical and legislative reasons that point to Korea's dominium over the islets. A lot of the Japanese historical data and even Japanese modern historical data, in particular, indicate that the islets are evidently part of the inviolable territory of Korea, the commentary says, and goes on:

The Japanese reactionaries persist in their groundless "claim to Tok Islets" because they are contemplating making their past history of aggression repeat.

The Japanese reactionaries think that when Japan first seizes Tok Islets in the eastern tip of Korea, it will be possible to stage a comeback to Korea with the islets as a springboard.

Japan speaks openly before the world of its attempt to grab the islets, revealing its scenario to stage a comeback to Korea. It claims to Tok Islets, trying to have public believe them as "lost territory" of Japan. This can not be construed otherwise than a brazen-faced action.

Japan has no justifications to lay territorial claim to the islets which were and will always be part of the territory belonging to Korea.

Japan would be well advised not to covet for the islets to meet its interests.