Reflecting on Japan`s Bid to Eradicate the Korean Language

[Francis Hult]

The Dong-A Ilbo

 

Reflecting on Japan`s Bid to Eradicate the Korean Language

 

Imperial Japan tried to gradually eradicate the Korean language through four decrees after its annexation of Korea in 1910. 

 

The first education decree in 1911 stripped Korean of its status as the country's mother tongue. At every school, the "national" language was Japanese, while Korean was reduced to inclusion in a minor subject called "Korean language and Chinese classics." 

 

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http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=130000&biid=2010010251808

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