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Apr. 16, 2021 — Various Pieces on History, Media, and Culture

  • April 16, 2021
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The Mainichi: Editorial: Hit Japanese drama ‘Oshin’ screenwriter Hashida’s work showed true human nature Asahi Shimbun: Mishima’s long-lost short novel headed for print after 72 years Chosun Ilbo: Korea Foundation Sponsors N.Korean Propaganda Art Show The Mainichi: Okinawa’s Himeyuri Peace…

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Feb. 28, 2021 — South Korean cultural ‘correction team’ triggers controversy among Chinese netizens (The Global Times)

  • February 28, 2021
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“A South Korean cultural “correction team” that works to promote accurate knowledge about the East Asian country has become another focus of discussion on Chinese social media amid the raging cultural feuds between the two neighboring countries. Chinese netizens questioned…

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Feb. 26, 2021 — A Korean Poet Is the Latest Example of China’s ‘Cultural Imperialism’ (The Diplomat)

  • February 26, 2021
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Baidu, the largest internet portal in China, recently caused controversy among the South Korean public for introducing Yun Dong-ju, a Korean poet and independence activist during the Japanese colonial era, as “Chinese.”

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Feb. 4, 2021 — New Developments in Japanese Nuclear Weapons Sentiments (Asahi Shimbun)

  • February 4, 2021
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“Metallic reproductions of paper cranes folded by atomic bombing victim Sadako Sasaki are being developed as durable symbols of peace for distribution around the world.” “A descendant of Sadako Sasaki, a victim of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima known for her…

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Nov. 11, 2020 — Japan–South Korea Cultural Exchange Festival Held Online (Nippon)

  • November 11, 2020
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