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Japanese and Korean Perspectives on the Issue of Forced Labor in the Asia-Pacific War

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The issue of forced labor during the Asia-Pacific War (1931-1945) remains a stone of contention in Japanese-Korean relations. While the governments of the two countries seem to put the issue aside in order to improve economic and military ties, civil society in both countries remains suspicious. The Asia Pacific Journal: Japan Focus here introduces the positions of representatives of two civil society organizations from South Korea and Japan, respectively, explaining why the government approach to address historical injustices remains unsatisfactory.

Source: Japan focus

DOI: 10.1017/s1557466023028723

Authors: Yano Hideki, Kim Yeong-hwan, Sven Saaler, Dong Jiacheng, Yannick Muellhaupt

Language: English

Topic: Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

Funder: University of Cambridge