The Japanese Embassy in Seoul had asked the South Korean government
The trio were planning to inspect Ulleungdo, the administrative leger dresses and military base for the South Korean-controlled islets called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The lawmakers said they do not intend to renew Japan’s territorial claims to the disputed islets, but the South Korean government said the refusal was based on the immigration control law.
“Takeshima is Japanese territory,” Shindo told South Korean media at the airport. “Our positions are different and we need to talk to each other on the issue.” He also warned that Seoul’s decision to deny them entry would evolve into a “big diplomatic problem.”
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano had expressed Japan’s “deep regret” over the unusual step taken by South Korea and said Tokyo was making a last-ditch effort to urge Seoul to let the lawmakers in.
“The lawmakers intended to inspect the island legally and in light of our friendly relations, we very much regret that South Korea took such a measure,” Edano said at a press conference.
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul had asked the South Korean government to let the three enter buy herve leger the country.
In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto summoned South Korean Ambassador to Japan Shin Kak Soo prior to the three lawmakers’ decision to return home and conveyed his regret over the move and urged Seoul to reconsider it.
Matsumoto also expressed regret over a visit Monday to the contested islets by South Korean Special Affairs Minister Lee Jae Oh and called for the cancellation of a planned South Korean parliamentry committee meeting on the islets on Aug. 12.
The LDP members traveled to Seoul despite South Korea’s decision last Friday to slap an entry ban on them on the grounds their safety could not be guaranteed and their visit would negatively affect bilateral relations.
Illuzi, an Essex county prosecutor, said his county borders Coos County in New Hampshire, which is why he was notified.
The body was found on the New Hampshire side of the river, near a dam, according to ABC News’ affiliate WMUR which reported crews were searching the area near the Canaan Hydro-Dam.
According to WMUR, at about 10:45 a.m. Monday a dive team emerged from the water and Assistant Attorney General Jane Young arrived on the scene.
The FBI recently offered a $25,000 reward for any information as to Cass’ whereabouts, while an anonymous citizen offered an additional $5,000.
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