Professor Moonsu Han, first told the class there would be an extra   credit assignment to write an essay about about an island called Dokdo.   As I began researching more, I felt an instant connection towards the   island right away. I began to truly understand the true meaning and   background the island provides to the Republic of Korea. Also learning   about the resources and the deep history that goes along with Dokdo. I   would like to thank Professor Moonsu Han for giving me this opportunity.