Dokdo Volunteer Garrison to the exercise of national jurisdiction over Liancourt Rocks and the protection of the nation's territory." The Dokdo Volunteer Garrison showed that the territorial right of Liancourt Rocks belongs to Korea through effective control of the islands. They showed great activity symbolically and mentally, meaning that they raised patriotism and cultivated the self-consciousness of the nation. Dokdo Volunteer Garrison Dokdo Volunteer Garrison (Korean: 독도의용수비대) was a South Korean paramilitary outpost on the islands of Liancourt Rocks, which are called "Dokdo" in Korean; South Korea and Japan each claim sovereignty over them. South Korea maintained the garrison from 1953 to 1956.
Dokdo Volunteer Garrison of the Korean War, who returned to Ulleung Island after participating in the Korean Armed Forces volunteer service and fought in the Korean War, made up the garrison. They kept it from trespassing by Japan. It was a private organization that has laid the foundation for Korea to exercise territorial sovereignty over the islands. Captain Hong Soon-chul selected his troops, having regard to their combat experience, bravery, age, personality, and family situation. Since April 1953, talks had been underway to normalize relations between Korea and Japan. At the same time, the sovereignty over Liancourt Rocks was raised. In addition, Japanese