Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
Summary
Japan has asked the United Nations to change a new world map because it shows disputed islands as part of Russia. These islands, called the Kuril Islands or Northern Territories, were taken by the Soviet Union in 1945, but Japan says they belong to it.Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly adopted a new world map using the Equal Earth projection, which adjusts the size of continents.
- The map makes Africa appear larger and North America and Europe smaller.
- Japan supported the map’s adoption but objects to how the Kuril Islands are shown in Russia’s color.
- The Kuril Islands have been disputed since 1945 when the Soviet Union took control.
- Japan called the map’s depiction against its government’s position and asked for corrections through diplomatic channels.
- Japan wants to stop wrong ideas about its territories from spreading.
- Japan’s relations with Russia worsened after President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed islands, which Japan said was unacceptable.
- Russia rejected Japan’s claims, calling them politically and legally unfounded.
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