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From Normalization to Reconciliation. The Japan-Korea Case

Author : Britta Kistenich
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783346008114

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From Normalization to Reconciliation. The Japan-Korea Case by Britta Kistenich Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - Region: Far East, grade: 1,0, Korea University, Seoul (Graduate School of International Studies), course: Korea-Japan Relations, language: English, abstract: More than five decades ago, Japan and the Republic of Korea (in the following "Korea" or "South Korea") normalized their relation. Much time has passed, but frictions continue to strain relations every once in a while, usually due to history-related issues. This casts doubt on the claim that normalization has brought with it reconciliation. Like MORRIS-SUZUKI stated, Japan and Korea have not been able to achieve more than "a "thin" and ultimately very fragile form of reconciliation" yet. Thus, the main questions of this paper are: Is "thick" reconciliation between Japan and Korea desirable, let alone possible? How can such a reconciliation be achieved? Why is history still a problem? To answer these question, the paper is structured as following: First, the meaning of reconciliation will be discussed. Based on this the main part analyses and discusses reconciliation between Japan and Korea by explaining the history "problem", exploring conditions and ways for "thick" reconciliation and assessing the possibility of achieving "thick" reconciliation in the future. Lastly, the conclusion summarizes and assesses the findings of this paper.

The Search for Reconciliation

Author : Yinan He
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1316501116

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Why have some former enemy countries established durable peace while others remain mired in animosity? When and how does historical memory matter in post-conflict interstate relations? Focusing on two case studies, Yinan He argues that the key to interstate reconciliation is the harmonization of national memories. Conversely, memory divergence resulting from national mythmaking harms long-term prospects for reconciliation. After WWII, Sino-Japanese and West German-Polish relations were both antagonized by the Cold War structure, and pernicious myths prevailed in national collective memory. In the 1970s, China and Japan brushed aside historical legacy for immediate diplomatic normalization. But the progress of reconciliation was soon impeded from the 1980s by elite mythmaking practices that stressed historical animosities. In contrast, from the 1970s West Germany and Poland began to de-mythify war history and narrowed their memory gap through restitution measures and textbook cooperation, paving the way for significant progress toward reconciliation after the Cold War.

Reconciliation in the Asia-Pacific

Author : Yōichi Funabashi
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : 1929223471

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Reconciliation in the Asia-Pacific by Yōichi Funabashi Pdf

History has left many scars in the Asia-Pacific. Injuries inflicted generations ago are still fresh in the collective memories of the peoples of the region, hobbling efforts to repair relationships between old adversaries. But recently the spirit of reconciliation seems to have acquired new life. From Korea to Japan to China, longtime enemies are trading apologies and looking ahead. In this remarkably timely volume, Yoichi Funabashi, one of Japan's most influential journalists, and seven authors from throughout the Asia-Pacific shine the spotlight on the prospects for reconciliation in the region. Looking at instances of inter-ethnic as well as international strife, this book lays out the background to each case, analyzes the impact of unresolved and sometimes unacknowledged grievances, and weighs the prospects for overcoming the burden of history. Not all the cases inspire optimism, at least in the short term, for bitter memories have burrowed deep into society and are intertwined with issues of political power and ethnic identity. But in some parts of the region, palpable progress toward reconciliation is being made. In his conclusion, Funabashi identifies the key steps that governments and publics must take if they are to come to terms with the past.

The Search for Reconciliation

Author : Yinan He
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521514408

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The Search for Reconciliation by Yinan He Pdf

Focusing on two case studies from East Asia and Europe, Yinan He argues that the key to interstate reconciliation is the harmonization of national memories.

Rethinking Historical Injustice and Reconciliation in Northeast Asia

Author : Gi-Wook Shin,Soon-Won Park,Daqing Yang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135984786

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Rethinking Historical Injustice and Reconciliation in Northeast Asia by Gi-Wook Shin,Soon-Won Park,Daqing Yang Pdf

Despite witnessing phenomenal economic growth and the spread of democratization in recent decades, as well as impressive intra-regional exchanges and interactions in the economic and cultural spheres, the Northeast Asian region still experience wounds from past wrongs that were committed in times of colonialism, war and dictatorship. Overcoming these historical animosities has become one of the most pressing issues of the future for the region. Of all the countries in the Northeast Asia region coping with this historical injustice, the Republic of Korea stands out as both a victim and an aggressor. Being a nation that has addressed issues of both internal and external injustice, Korea becomes the focus of this volume. Using examples of injustice from the colonial and the Second World War period, the Korean civil War, the current stage of Korean transitional justice and broader regional and global perspectives, the book concludes with a section on forward-looking approaches for arriving at reconciliation in the Asian region. This is a significant book that will be of huge interest to anyone studying East Asian politics, history or society.

'History Wars' and Reconciliation in Japan and Korea

Author : Michael Lewis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137541031

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'History Wars' and Reconciliation in Japan and Korea by Michael Lewis Pdf

This book provides a fresh approach to understanding the origins and possible future direction of the Northeast Asia “history wars.” Leading scholars in history, literary studies, and education present the complex issue in a historical context by assessing its political and cultural dimensions, particularly with regards to relations between Japan and Korea. Their essays also touch on the significance of civil society efforts to advance peaceful reconciliation and the social and political forces that have worked to frustrate such efforts since 1945. At its core, this volume explores the political significance in the gap between Korean and Japanese civil society versus governmental efforts to resolve issues lingering from the Pacific War in Asia; the significance of cultural as well as political efforts to understanding historical and contemporary relations among Northeast Asian neighboring states; and specific factors—such as textbook reform, revised school curricula, and civil society education efforts— that are working to ameliorate the heretofore deadlocked “history wars.”

Justice and Reconciliation in World Politics

Author : Catherine Lu
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108420112

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Justice and Reconciliation in World Politics by Catherine Lu Pdf

This book examines how justice and reconciliation in world politics should be conceived in response to the injustice and alienation of modern colonialism?

Inherited Responsibility and Historical Reconciliation in East Asia

Author : Chun-hyŏk Kwak,Melissa Nobles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415535694

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Inherited Responsibility and Historical Reconciliation in East Asia by Chun-hyŏk Kwak,Melissa Nobles Pdf

This book examines the challenges of historical reconciliation in East Asia, and, in doing so, calls for a reimagining of how we understand both historical identity and responsibility. With chapters that focus on select experiences from East Asia, while simultaneously situating them within a wider comparative perspective, the contributors to this volume focus on the close relationship between reconciliation and 'inherited responsibility' and reveal the contested nature of both concepts. Finally, this volume suggests that historical reconciliation is essential for strengthening mutual trust between the states and people of East Asia, and suggests ways in which such divisive legacies of conflict can be overcome.

Routledge Handbook of Memory and Reconciliation in East Asia

Author : Mikyoung Kim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135009212

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Routledge Handbook of Memory and Reconciliation in East Asia by Mikyoung Kim Pdf

Decades after the end of the World War II East Asia continues to struggle with lingering animosities and unresolved historical grievances in domestic, bilateral and regional memory landscapes. China, Japan and the Korea share a history of inter- and intra-violence, self-other identity construction and diametrically opposed interpretations of the past. Routledge Handbook of Memory and Reconciliation in East Asia offers a complete overview of the challenges of national memory and ideological rivalry for reconciliation in the East Asian region. Chapters provide authoritative analyses of contentious issues such as comfort women, the Nanjing massacre, history textbook controversies, shared heritage sites, colonial rule, territorial disputes and restitution. By interweaving memory, human rights and reconciliation the contributors actively explore real prospects of redressing past wrongs and achieving peaceful coexistence at personal as well as governmental levels. Bringing together an international team of experts, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of East Asian studies, anthropology, gender studies, history, international relations, law, political science, and sociology, and for those interested in memory and reconciliation issues.

Reconciling Enemy States in Europe and Asia

Author : Seunghoon Emilia Heo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230390379

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Reconciling Enemy States in Europe and Asia by Seunghoon Emilia Heo Pdf

Heo conceptualizes reconciliation in International Relations theory and fills a gap by building a theoretical framework for interstate reconciliation. Combining historical and political scientific approaches, she analyses case studies from Europe, the Middle East, and Northeast Asia.

The Political Economy of Transitions to Peace

Author : Galia Press-Barnathan
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780822973584

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The Political Economy of Transitions to Peace by Galia Press-Barnathan Pdf

Much attention has focused on the ongoing role of economics in the prevention of armed conflict and the deterioration of relations. In The Political Economy of Transitions to Peace, Galia Press-Barnathan focuses on the importance of economics in initiating and sustaining peaceful relations after conflict. Press-Barnathan provides in-depth case studies of several key relationships in the post-World War II era: Israel and Egypt; Israel and Jordan; Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia; Japan and South Korea; Germany and France; and Germany and Poland. She creates an analytical framework through which to view each of these cases based on three factors: the domestic balance between winners and losers from transition to peace; the economic disparity between former enemies; and the impact of third parties on stimulating new cooperative economic initiatives. Her approach provides both a regional and cross-regional comparative analysis of the degree of success in maintaining and advancing peace, of the challenges faced by many nations in negotiating peace after conflict, and of the unique role of economic factors in this highly political process. Press-Barnathan employs both liberal and realist theory to examine the motivations of these states and the societies they represent. She also weighs their power relations to see how these factor into economic interdependence and the peace process. She reveals the predominant role of the state and big business in the initial transition phase ("cold" peace), but also identifies an equally vital need for a subsequent broader societal coalition in the second, normalizing phase ("warm" peace). Both levels of engagement, Press-Barnathan argues, are essential to a durable peace. Finally, she points to the complex role that third parties can play in these transitions, and the limited long-term impact of direct economic side-payments to the parties.

History Textbooks and the Wars in Asia

Author : Gi-Wook Shin,Daniel C. Sneider
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136830914

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History Textbooks and the Wars in Asia by Gi-Wook Shin,Daniel C. Sneider Pdf

Over the past fifteen years Northeast Asia has witnessed growing intraregional exchanges and interactions, especially in the realms of culture and economy. Still, the region cannot escape from the burden of history. This book examines the formation of historical memory in four Northeast Asian societies (China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan) and the United States focusing on the period from the beginning of the Sino-Japanese war in 1931 until the formal conclusion of the Pacific War with the San Francisco Peace Treaty of 1951. The contributors analyse the recent efforts of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese scholars to write a ‘common history’ of Northeast Asia and question the underlying motivations for their efforts and subsequent achievements. In doing so, they contend that the greatest obstacle to reconciliation in Northeast Asia lies in the existence of divided, and often conflicting, historical memories. The book argues that a more fruitful approach lies in understanding how historical memory has evolved in each country and been incorporated into respective master narratives. Through uncovering the existence of different master narratives, it is hoped, citizens will develop a more self-critical, self-reflective approach to their own history and that such an introspective effort has the potential to lay the foundation for greater self- and mutual understanding and eventual historical reconciliation in the region. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of Asian history, Asian education and international relations in East Asia.

Divergent Memories

Author : Gi-Wook Shin,Daniel Sneider
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804799720

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Divergent Memories by Gi-Wook Shin,Daniel Sneider Pdf

No nation is free from the charge that it has a less-than-complete view of the past. History is not simply about recording past events—it is often contested, negotiated, and reshaped over time. Debate over the history of World War II in Asia remains surprisingly intense, and Divergent Memories examines the opinions of powerful individuals to pinpoint the sources of conflict: from Japanese colonialism in Korea and atrocities in China to the American decision to use atomic weapons against Japan. Rather than labeling others' views as "distorted" or ignoring dissenting voices to create a monolithic historical account, Gi-Wook Shin and Daniel Sneider pursue a more fruitful approach: analyzing how historical memory has developed, been formulated, and even been challenged in each country. By identifying key factors responsible for these differences, Divergent Memories provides the tools for readers to both approach their own national histories with reflection and to be more understanding of others.

Diaspora without Homeland

Author : Sonia Ryang,John Lie
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520916197

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Diaspora without Homeland by Sonia Ryang,John Lie Pdf

More than one-half million people of Korean descent reside in Japan today—the largest ethnic minority in a country often assumed to be homogeneous. This timely, interdisciplinary volume blends original empirical research with the vibrant field of diaspora studies to understand the complicated history, identity, and status of the Korean minority in Japan. An international group of scholars explores commonalities and contradictions in the Korean diasporic experience, touching on such issues as citizenship and belonging, the personal and the political, and homeland and hostland.

Harnessing Globalization: A Review Of East Asian Case Histories

Author : Henry Y Wan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814478359

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Harnessing Globalization: A Review Of East Asian Case Histories by Henry Y Wan Pdf

At a time of robust worldwide debates on globalization, this compact volume showshow successful each of the East Asian economies have been in harnessing globalization by appropriate and alternative means to catch up with the advanced economies andwhat implications can be drawn to assess Chinese economic growth in context.The essays in this book include supporting notes to review effectively the highlights of the development of East Asia, over the six decades after World War II:why the region has performed so well economically relative to the rest of the developing worldwhich are the most challenging limitations to be addressed; andseveral sensational controversies in the development economics literature to be sensibly resolved.