Book review: The stories of Koreans who made their mark on modern Japan



Opinion Book review: The stories of Koreans who made their mark on modern Japan New book explores impact of people from what became North Korea and how they navigated between Japan and the peninsula Stephen Mercado November 21, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Japanese tourists in Pyongyang \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011) Koreans have contributed to the history of Japan since prehistoric times, and that extends to the modern era and the peninsula’s division into North and South. In a new book, the prolific chronicler of Japan Robert Whiting turns his attention to these outsiders and their unheralded role in a country often perceived as an ethnic and cultural monolith. Koreans have contributed to the history of Japan since prehistoric times, and that extends to the modern era and the peninsula’s division into North and South. In a new book, the prolific chronicler of Japan Robert Whiting turns his attention to these outsiders and their unheralded role in a country often perceived as an ethnic and cultural monolith. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Book review: The stories of Koreans who made their mark on modern Japan

New book explores impact of people from what became North Korea and how they navigated between Japan and the peninsula

Stephen Mercado November 21, 2024

Book review: The stories of Koreans who made their mark on modern Japan

Japanese tourists in Pyongyang | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011)

Koreans have contributed to the history of Japan since prehistoric times, and that extends to the modern era and the peninsula’s division into North and South.

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