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North Koreans in Japan - Language, Ideology, and Identity (Paperback)
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North Koreans in Japan - Language, Ideology, and Identity (Paperback)
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This fascinating ethnography provides unique insights into the
history, politics, ideology, and daily life of North Koreans living
in Japan. Because Sonia Ryang was raised in this community, she was
able to gain unprecedented access and to bring her personal
knowledge to bear on this closed society. In addition to providing
a valuable view of the experience of ethnic minorities in what is
believed to be an implacably homogeneous culture, Ryang offers a
rare and precious glimpse into North Korean culture and the
transmission of tradition and ideology within it.Through Chongryun,
its own umbrella organization, this community directs its
commercial, political, social, and educational affairs, including
running its own schools and teaching children about North Korea as
their fatherland and Kim Il Sung and his son as their leaders.
Despite the oppression and ethnic discrimination directed toward
the North Korean community, Ryang depicts Koreans not as a
persecuted population, but as ordinary residents whose lives are
full of complexities. Although they are highly insulated within
their community's boundaries, many--especially of the younger
generation--are integrated into Japanese society. They are serious
about commitments to North Korea yet dedicated to their lives in
Japan. Examining these and other complexities, Ryang explores how,
over three generations, individuals and the community reconcile
such conflicts and cope with changing attitudes and approaches
toward Japanese society and Korean culture.
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