Question
1. Dokdo was first recorded as part of Korea in the 500s.
2. Dokdo was first recorded as a part of Korea in the 500s.
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Can we use both expressions, 'part of' and 'a part of'?
2. Dokdo was first recorded as a part of Korea in the 500s.
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Can we use both expressions, 'part of' and 'a part of'?
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You can use either one. Both sentences mean the same thing.