1. Introduction South Korea’s strong stance against Japan on historical issues is not solely based on past grievances. There is also a psychological desire to be perceived as a “victorious nation.” Understanding this is essential to accurately interpret the international narrative of Japan-South Korea tensions. 2. Historical Background 2-1. Korea’s Role in World War II…

Historical Perception, Patriotic Education, and Territorial Issues Introduction The Japan-China Joint History Research conducted from 2006 to 2009 marked the first major collaborative historical research project between the two nations. The report published in January 2010 spanned approximately 550 pages, adopting a “parallel history” format where Japanese and Chinese committee members wrote papers from their…

A Clarification for International Audiences Executive Summary The Rising Sun flag has become a subject of international debate, particularly in East Asia. This document presents Japan’s official position and historical context to promote accurate understanding of this symbol in the international community. 1. Japan’s Official Position The Japanese government maintains that claims characterizing the flag…

Executive Summary Takeshima is clearly Japanese territory, both in terms of historical facts and international law. However, South Korea’s occupation of Takeshima is an illegal occupation carried out without any basis in international law, and it continues to this day. This document organizes the historical and legal grounds for Takeshima being Japanese territory, clarifies the…

1. Incident Overview Incident Details 2. Background (North Korean Sanctions & International Order) 3. Claims by Both Sides Japan South Korea 4. Diplomatic & Security Implications 5. South Korea Reliability Risk (East Asia Security Perspective) 6. Summary

1. Introduction The Great Kanto Earthquake, which struck Tokyo, Kanagawa, and surrounding areas on September 1, 1923, caused massive damage. This report examines the Korean residents’ victimization, circulating rumors, and neighborhood vigilante responses during the chaos, based on historical evidence. 2. Korean Population and Casualties Simplified Estimate Table (Example) Subject Estimated Number / Scale Notes…

Psychological Warfare TeamAttached to U.S. Army Forces, India-Burma TheaterAPO 689 Interrogation Data Introduction This report is based on information obtained from twenty Korean “comfort girls” and two Japanese civilians captured around August 10, 1944, in the course of mopping-up operations following the fall of Myitkyina, Burma. It describes how these girls were recruited, the conditions…

Executive Summary This report analyzes how the comfort women issue has deviated from genuine human rights protection and been exploited as a political tool. The issue is sustained through three patterns of political exploitation (domestic political use, diplomatic leverage, and international image manipulation), resulting in three serious consequences (ignoring victims’ will, confusion over legal responsibility…

Executive Summary This report provides an objective examination of the forced labor issue, one of the most significant points of contention in current Japan-South Korea relations, from historical and international legal perspectives. It particularly analyzes the divergence between South Korea’s claims regarding the “illegality of Japanese colonial rule” and historical facts. 1. Overview of the…