[학술논문] Nationality as a Diplomatic Tool — Relationship between Japan and the two Koreas and the issues surrounding Zainichi Koreans
International migration is a critical global issue. This paper explores the history of Zainichi Koreans—the largest group of immigrants in Japan—and the issues surrounding their nationality during the post-colonial and the Cold War. By using sources from diplomatic and governmental archives from the Japanese government and South Korean government, this paper demonstrates that the primary
[학술논문] Dilemmas of Re-entry Permission: Japan’s Border Control System during Détente in the Cold War
This paper elucidates the purpose behind the re-entry permission granted by the Minister of Justice in Japan to Zainichi Koreans who had Chosen (in English the Korean peninsula) nationality. By analyzing the complex triangular relationship among Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), this study elaborates that the key objective in Japan’s