Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Fall 1999

Keywords

Japanese imperialism, Japanese in Korea

Abstract

In approaching the subject of Japanese Imperialism in Korea from 1910-1945, I have been tempted to try to take myself out of the examination, to make it as objective as possible. However, as I review the things that I have learned about this period, I realize that this is not possible. I am wrapped up emotionally in this most sensitive of issues between these two nations. My research has been motivated as much by a quest to make some sense of the accusations that I, myself, have heard, as to bring these events to light for others.

Stories abound about the tumultuous events of this time. Some of these are fantastic. It has been said that "when the Japanese ruled Korea, they took all the healthy babies, and killed them, to make the Koreans a weak people." "The speaking of Korean was outlawed by the Japanese." "More Koreans were killed by Japanese during their occupation, than Jews were killed by the Nazis in World War II." "The Japanese took the genealogies of the Koreans and destroyed them." "The Japanese saw Korea as the rice bowl of Japan." These were all statements that I received prior to my search for a more accurate historical picture of Japanese Colonialism.

Department

History

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

History--Methodology

Geographic Coverage

Korea--History--Japanese occupation, 1910-1945; Korea--Social conditions--1910-1945

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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