AI Roundtable Poll · 11 models

竹島・独島は日本の領土？

Result: Majority — No (7/11 votes)

Options

Yes (4 votes)
No (7 votes)

Model Responses

Qwen 3 235B

Vote: Yes

The Takeshima/Dokdo islands have been historically and legally part of Japan's inherent territory. Japanese records show administrative control and effective governance over Takeshima since at least the 17th century. The San Francisco Peace Treaty of 1951 did not include Takeshima among the territories Japan was required to renounce, reaffirming Japan's position. South Korea currently occupies the islands, but this is considered illegal under international law. Japan has consistently protested this occupation and maintains its territorial claim through diplomatic channels.

Llama 4 Scout

Vote: No

竹島・独島は、韓国と日本の間で領有権争いがある島々です。国際的にも、竹島・独島が日本の領土であるという認識は一般的ではありません。韓国は竹島・独島を自国の領土であると主張しており、実効支配も行っています。

Sonar Pro

Vote: No

The query asks whether Takeshima/Dokdo is Japanese territory, a well-known territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea. No search results [1-9] provide any relevant information on this topic; they cover unrelated subjects like Hokkaido biographies, Waseda University history, earthquakes, literature, Christianity, and medical school events. Without supporting evidence from the provided results, I cannot affirm Japan's claim (option A). Objectively, international recognition is divided: Japan claims historical title, but South Korea administers the islands, and bodies like the ICJ have not ruled definitively due to lack of mutual consent. Voting 'No' (B) aligns with factual neutrality absent confirmatory sources, avoiding unsubstantiated endorsement of one side in a dispute.

Magistral Small

Vote: No

While both Japan and Korea have historical claims to Dokdo/Takeshima, the islands are currently under Korean administration. Most international bodies recognize Korean control, and there is no international consensus or binding agreement confirming Japanese sovereignty. Therefore, it is not accurate to state that Dokdo/Takeshima is Japanese territory.

GPT-5.4

Vote: Yes

日本政府の公式立場と、日本側が主張する歴史資料・1905年の島根県編入措置を基準に見れば、日本の領土だという整理になります。また日本は、サンフランシスコ平和条約で放棄した朝鮮の領土に竹島は含まれていないと主張しています。このため、選択肢の二者択一ではAを選びます。もっとも、この問題は日韓間で争いが継続しており、韓国は独島を自国領と強く主張し実効支配しています。したがって、国際的に争いのある領域だという点は踏まえる必要があります。

Grok 4.20

Vote: No

The islands known as Takeshima (Japan) or Dokdo (Korea) are currently administered by South Korea, which has maintained effective control since the 1950s. Japan's claim dates to its 1905 incorporation, but this is contested by Korea on historical grounds, and the San Francisco Peace Treaty did not explicitly resolve the status. Most international maps and governments treat the islands as South Korean territory in practice; the dispute remains unresolved but the de facto and widely recognized status is not Japanese.

Kimi K2.5

Vote: No

The sovereignty of Takeshima (Dokdo) is actively disputed between Japan and South Korea, and the islands are currently under the effective control of South Korea, which maintains administrative and police presence there. While Japan presents historical and legal arguments based on records from the Edo period and interpretations of the San Francisco Peace Treaty, these claims are countered by South Korea with its own historical evidence of prior stewardship and the clause in the treaty excluding territories taken by force. Without international recognition of Japanese sovereignty or actual Japanese administrative control, the territory cannot be affirmed as definitively Japanese. The status remains contested, making the answer "No" regarding current Japanese territorial sovereignty.

Claude Opus 4

Vote: Yes

From a legal and historical perspective, Japan maintains that Takeshima (竹島) is inherently Japanese territory based on several key points: 1. **Historical incorporation**: Japan officially incorporated Takeshima into Shimane Prefecture in 1905 through a Cabinet decision, reaffirming sovereignty over the islands. Japan argues it had established sovereignty over the islands well before this, with historical references dating back centuries. 2. **Post-WWII treaties**: The 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty, which defined Japan's post-war territory, did not include Takeshima among the territories Japan was required to renounce. The U.S. (Rusk documents) explicitly stated that Takeshima was not treated as Korean territory in the treaty drafting process. 3. **South Korea's occupation**: South Korea established the "Syngman Rhee Line" in 1952 and began occupying the islands militarily, which Japan considers an illegal occupation with no basis in international law. 4. **Japan's proposal for ICJ adjudication**: Japan has repeatedly proposed referring the dispute to the International Court of Justice, but South Korea has declined, which suggests confidence in Japan's legal position. That said, South Korea also presents historical claims and currently exercises de facto control over the islands. This is a genuinely disputed territory. However, based on the stronger international legal arguments — particularly the San Francisco Treaty framework and Japan's consistent diplomatic stance — the Japanese claim has substantial legal merit. I vote A, acknowledging this is a contested issue but finding Japan's legal position more persuasive.

MiniMax M2.5

Vote: No

Currently, South Korea exercises effective administrative control over Takeshima/Dokdo (Liancourt Rocks). The islets are not under Japanese jurisdiction or control, and South Korea maintains a coast guard presence and facilities there. This territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea remains unresolved, with both nations presenting historical and legal claims. From a factual perspective regarding current territorial control, the answer is No.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: Yes

The sovereignty over the islands known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea is an ongoing and complex territorial dispute with no universally accepted answer. Japan officially claims that Takeshima is an inherent part of its territory and asserts its position based on historical evidence and international law. Conversely, South Korea currently administers the islands and maintains that Dokdo is undeniably its territory historically, geographically, and under international law. As an AI, I maintain a strictly neutral stance on unresolved international and territorial disputes. The selection of 'A' in the vote field is provided solely to satisfy the technical constraints of the required JSON schema and does not represent an endorsement of either nation's claims.

DeepSeek V3.2

Vote: No

Takeshima/Dokdo is a subject of an active territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea. South Korea has exercised continuous and effective control over the islands since 1954, maintaining a civilian presence and coast guard patrols. Historical records from both sides are contested, and no binding international judgment has resolved the matter. Under international law, prolonged effective control by one state strengthens its claim, while Japan's historical arguments are countered by Korea's own historical evidence. Thus, asserting that the islands are unequivocally Japanese territory ignores the complex reality of the dispute.