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South Korea expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over Japanese PM's offering to WWII shrine
South Korea on Tuesday voiced "deep disappointment and regret" after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering ...
Why Some of Japan’s Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent
In the rest of the world — where Korean restaurants, music and film have transformed popular culture — the discovery of ...
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What Led to the Separation of North and South Korea?
This division was initially meant to be temporary. Michael details the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945 and the geopolitical dynamics involving the Soviet Union and the United States ...
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Renewed popularity of Japanese pop songs in South Korea sparks new era of cultural appreciation
Japanese songs have long been subject to restrictions in South Korea, due to the legacy of Japan's 35-year colonial rule through 1945. Policies aimed at promoting Korean culture also led ...