Dokdo Museum has a diverse collection of relics related to Liancourt Rocks and the East sea (Sea of the Japan). It was opened on August 8, 1997. The aim of Dokdo Museum is to collect and research Dokdo (Liancourt Rocks) and the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Additionally, by exhibiting and managing these materials, Korea hopes to reinforce its strength against Japanese claims on what Korea considers its territory on Liancourt Rocks.