May 18,1904: Japan abrogates all Korean-Russian treaties, Russian lumber rights in the Tumen and Yalu River

areas, and takes over Ulleungdo for use as a military base. June 15, 1904: The Russian Vladivostok Fleet appears in the Korea Strait and sinks the Japanese transports Mutsu and Izumi. June 27-July 22, 1904: The Japanese constructs watchtowers equipped with wireless telegraphs in strategic locations such as Jukbyun and Uljin Country. August 22,1904: After Japan and Joseon signs the First Korea-Japan Agreement, Japan hires foreign advisors to supervise Joseon's foreign and financial affairs, beginning the era of "government by advisors." September 24,1904: After the Japanese warship Nitaka-maru conducts a survey on Dokdo of the inhabitants of Ulleungdo, it reports to the Japanese government that it is possible to build watchtowers on the island. September 29, 1904: Japanese fisherman Nakai Yosaburo submits a petition to incorporate and lease Dokdo November 20, 1904: Commander Yamanaka Shibakichi of the Tsushimamaru and Surgeon General Imai Kebitaro disembark at Dokdo and survey the island for three hours. January 10, 1905: Home Minister Yoshikawa Akimasa sends a secret message to Prime Minister Katsura Taro about "The Case Regarding the Uninhabited Island," and requests the holding of a cabinet meeting to consider the incorporation of Dokdo. January 28,1905: During the cabinet meeting, Nakai's "Request for the Incorporation of the Liancourt Islands into Japan's National Territory and for its Lease" is approved and the decision is made to incorporate the island.

February 22,1905: Shimane Prefectureis notified by the Home Ministry of the cabinet's decision, and announces the incorporation of Dokdo with "Shimane Prefectural Notice No.40."