Recently, North Korea has released a new map that notably excludes the depiction of Takeshima Island, a territory subject to a long-standing dispute between Japan and South Korea. This move has stirred conversations among diplomatic circles and raised questions about North Korea's stance on the contentious issue. There has yet to be an official statement from North Korea regarding the lack of Takeshima on their map.

The absence of Takeshima Island on North Korea's map is a significant matter locally as it reflects on the long-standing territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea. The inclusion or exclusion of Takeshima on maps is often seen as a political statement regarding which country the map creator believes the island belongs to.

In comparison, the US and EU generally refrain from getting involved in such territorial disputes directly and tend to maintain a neutral stance, often avoiding clear depictions of disputed areas in official maps and documents.