- South Korea conducted military drills near the disputed Takeshima/Dokdo Islands.
- Japan protested the drills, claiming the islands are rightfully Japanese territory.
- These recurring drills are the second to occur under President Lee Jae-myung’s administration.

A: Hey! Did you hear about something happening with South Korea?

B: No! What's up? Is everything okay?

A: Apparently, South Korea did some military drills near those islands we both know—Takeshima, or Dokdo!

B: Oh wow! Really? Again? They do that twice a year, right?

A: Yep! It’s the second time since their new president started.

B: I heard Japan isn't happy about it. They say those islands are theirs.

A: Exactly! They’re super annoyed. The Japanese government sent a protest to South Korea. Both by phone and through the embassy!

B: That must be a bit awkward, huh? Living so close!

A: Totally! It's a long-standing disagreement. Just a bit of a complicated situation!