Which islets in the Sea of Japan are administered by South Korea but claimed by Japan?
Correct answer: D. Dokdo (Takeshima)
- A. The Paracel Islands
- B. The Spratly Islands
- C. The Senkaku Islands
- D. Dokdo (Takeshima)
Explanation
The Dokdo islets are under South Korean administration while Japan claims them as Takeshima.
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