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2009년 성과와 2010년 주요 사업│평화와 번영의 동아시아를 향한 새로운 도약　
2009 Performance and Key Projects for 2010 A New Take-Off Toward a Peaceful and Prosperous Northeast Asia The Northeast Asian History Foundation (hereafter "Foundation") concentrated on raising its domestic and international status and strengthening its capabilities in 2009. Based on the accomplishments of 2009, the Foundation plans to focus on enhancing our research and policy recommendation capabilities in 2010. 2010 is a historically significant year. It is the centennial of Japan's forced annexation of Korea and the 60th anniversary of the Korean War—a tragic incident in modern Korean history. Politically, 2010 is the 50th anniversary of the April 19th Revolution and the 30th anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement. The Foundation strives to analyze these important chapters of Korean history from a Northeast Asian perspective and find a message of peace and prosperity for Northeast Asia of today and tomorrow.
일본의 대승적 결단을 촉구한다.
Calling on Japan for its Firm Resolve Dokdo is clearly Korean territory. Nevertheless, Japan continues to provoke Korea regarding the matter. The following passage in Japan's middle school social studies textbook instruction guide, revised in July 2008, caused a diplomatic row with Korea. The Northern Territories are inherently ours [Japan's]. However, they are currently illegally occupied by Russia. Thus, there needs to be an accurate coverage of related matters, including Japan's demands for their return. Furthermore, as with the Northern Territories, there must be mention of the divergent claims over Takeshima between Japan and Korea in order to deepen the students' understanding of our [Japan's] territories.
Kim Hwa-gyeong Professor, Yeungnam University
"일본의 진심은 받아들일 줄 압니다"
Japan, Show Us Your Sincerity On October 29, 2009, the Tokyo High Court dismissed the second appeal by the victim, survivor, and victims' family groups of forced mobilization during Japanese colonial rule for the "Case of Military and Civilian Conscripts Residing in Korea." The lawsuit was filed against the Japanese government in June 2001. It demands the following: 1) Apology for the enshrinement of Koreans at Yasukuni Shrine and the return of their remains; 2) Compensation to those detained in Siberia; and 3) Compensation for unpaid wages. In May 2006, the Tokyo District Court dismissed the case on the grounds that the plaintiff's right to file a claim had expired pursuant to the "Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea Concerning the Settlement of Problems in Regard to Property and Claims and Economic Cooperation." We met with Lee Hui-ja, head of the Council for the Compensation of the Victims of the Asia-Pacific War, about the lawsuit. For over 20 years, Lee has been carrying out a difficult fight against the Japanese government to remove her father's name from Yasukuni Shrine.
일본 고문헌에 비친 김춘추
The Portrayal of Kim Chun-chu in Ancient Japanese Sources In Nihon Shoki [日本書紀] (compiled in 720 CE), the first official historical chronicle of Japan, Kim Chun-chu is depicted as a hostage taken to Japan. It is said that after Silla conquered Gaya, Silla continued to send tributary goods to Japan on Gaya's behalf. Silla and Japan agreed to replace these tributary goods with hostages, and the first hostage sent to Japan is said to have been Kim Chun-chu. This account does not even warrant criticism in light of today's historical findings. However, a point of interest is why Kim Chun-chu came to be portrayed as a hostage in a Japanese historical text.
Yeon Min-su Research Fellow, Research Department
동아시아 역사 인물 안/용/복
An Yong-bok First and Second Passages to Japan and Friction over Ulleungdo Starting in the early 15th century, Joseon carried out of policy of relocating Ulleungdo residents to the mainland. In the 17th century, Japanese fisherman frequented Ulleungdo to catch fish. Today, Japan claims that these fishermen received authorization for passage from the shogunate, but recent studies by Korean and Japanese scholars confirm that there never was any such authorization. In other words, the Japanese fishermen's presence in and around Dokdo and Ulleugdo amounted to nothing but illegal fishing activities.
영하 15도 서울, 뜨거웠던 '900차 수요시위'
-15°C in Seoul, but the 900th Wednesday Demonstration was Heated Hoping There Won't be a 1,000th Demonstration! On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Korean and overseas participants and the press gathered in front of Japanese Embassy in Seoul as noon approached. In -15°C weather, the 900th Wednesday Demonstration for the Resolution of the Japanese Military "Comfort Women" Issue began. Around 40 Korean organizations lent their support, and Nam Yun In-sun, Director of the Korean Women's Association United, presented a speech. Joint rallies took place in Germany and five cities in Japan.
"다민족·다인종 국가의 역사인식-갈등의 역사와 공존의 모색" '자국사 확립' 과정이 야기한 문제 조명
Historical Consciousness of Multi-National and Multi-Ethnic States Examining the Problems Resulting from Process of Establishing National Histories Countries around the world are striving to systematize and solidify their respective national histories. There is no doubt that this phenomenon owes itself to the concept of national identity, crucial to the modern nation-state system. The special research project entitled "Historical Consciousness of Multi-National and Multi-Ethnic States: History of Conflict and the Search for Co-Existence" looks at the preference of a singular national identity by multi-national and multi-ethnic states seeking to establish their respective national histories. Such efforts frequently lead to historical distortions and serious conflicts, attesting to the importance of this research project.
Pak Yong-hui Professor, Dongguk University
고립과 적대의 길, 화해와 상생의 길, 그 기로에 서서
At the Crossroads between the Path toward Isolation and the Path toward Reconciliation Recently, a group called the "Citizens' Coalition Against Special Privileges for Foreign Residents in Japan" [在特會; "Coalition" hereafter] has come under the spotlight. The Coalition incites ethnic discrimination and xenophobia, and the members call themselves "practicing conservatives." They insist that the demands for the right to life and suffrage by Korean and other foreign residents in Japan are demands for special privileges and organize protests against individuals, organizations, assemblies, and educational facilities that are making such demands.
Tazuke Kazuhisa Korean YMCA in Japan
『일본서기』와 '임나일본부설'
Nihon Shoki and "Mimana Nihonfu" Question: They say there are many problems with Nihon Shoki [日本書紀; The Chronicles of Japan]. What are they? Answer: Compiled to glorify the imperial household Nihon Shoki was the first official chronicle of Japanese history compiled by the Japanese imperial court. Emperor Toneri participated in the compilation. Nihon Shoki covers the period of heavenly rule [神代] up to the reign of Empress Jitto [持統; r. 687-696]. It is not in chronological order.
Lee Jae-seok Senior Research Fellow, Research Department
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