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【Tax Reductions and Low-Cost/Free Rentals for Chongryon-Related Facilities】

［Relief of Property Taxes for Chongryon-Related Facilities]

 Lawsuits have been filed across the country challenging the illegality of tax reductions and exemptions granted by local governments to Chongryon-related facilities.[98] Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled that "Chongryon-related facilities have no public benefit and are therefore illegal," and in fiscal year 2015, for the first time, tax reductions and exemptions were abolished in all municipalities with Chongryon-related facilities, resulting in regular taxation (the Chongryon-Related Facilities Local Tax Reduction and Exemption Issue).

Similar lawsuits have also been filed against some facilities related to the Korean Residents Union in Japan, with the ruling stating that "Mindan facilities have no public benefit and that tax exemptions are illegal."

[Low-Cost/Free Leasing of Land for Korean Schools]

 Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, leased 7,850 square meters of city-owned land to the Hyogo Korean School Corporation for the Amagasaki Korean Elementary and Junior High School for approximately ¥280,000 per year (approximately 1/100 of the city's standard rent of approximately ¥29 million). In 1966, when the Hyogo Korean School took over the operation of a branch of an Amagasaki municipal elementary school attended by Korean residents in Japan, the city agreed to lease the land to the school for ¥10 per tsubo per month, a rate that continued for over 40 years. In 2011, the city was criticized for its incommensurability with other city-owned land rents, and renewed the contract, leasing the land for approximately ¥2.6 million per year until 2025.[99] 

 A city official stated that the lease "may have been viewed as a kind of subsidy (for Korean residents in Japan)," but the reasons for this are unclear. A representative of the Hyogo Rescue Association criticized the move, saying, "Continuing to rent out the land at such a low rent for no reason can only be called 'preferential treatment.'"[8]

 Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been found to have rented approximately 4,150 square meters of city-owned land to Hyogo Korean School for approximately 40,000 yen per month, about one-twentieth of the market price, for the site of Itami Korean Elementary School.[100] 

 In addition, when Itami Korean Elementary School was founded, it provided a wooden, single-story school building of approximately 400 square meters, as well as desks and other equipment, free of charge.[100] According to the standard rent for city-owned land, this works out to 745,600 yen per month.[100]

 In 2011, it was discovered that Osaka City had been leasing 4,957 square meters of city-owned land to the Osaka Korean School Corporation, which operates the Nakaosaka Korean Elementary School, free of charge for approximately 50 years since 1961. The City’s Contract Management Bureau responded, “Due to historical reasons, the land has been leased free of charge. We are currently in negotiations to charge a fee or purchase the land.”[101] 

 In 2013, Osaka City filed a lawsuit in the Osaka District Court, demanding the removal of all structures on the school grounds, the return of the land, and the payment of 1,244,000 yen per month from April 1, 2014 until the school was vacated.[102] On February 28, 2017, the school agreed to purchase the city-owned land for 342 million yen and pay approximately 20 million yen in land usage fees from January 2013 to the end of March 2017.[103]

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【Receipt of Public Assistance Benefits and Receipt Rates】

 According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's 2020 "Survey of Residents," of the total number of households headed by Japanese nationals (54,471,321 households[88][89]), 1,571,226 households[90][91] received public assistance, representing a 2.88% public assistance recipient rate. Meanwhile, of the total number of households headed by Korean or South Korean nationals (200,549), 28,966 received public assistance, representing a 14.44% recipient rate, approximately five times higher than that of Japanese households. By nationality, this rate is also higher than that of Filipino households (2.96%), Brazilian households (0.09%), and Chinese households (1.6%).[92][93]

The Public Assistance Act, enacted in 1950, targets "nationals living in poverty." Even though the Supreme Court's Second Petty Bench ruled in July 2014 that "foreigners are not entitled to receive public assistance under the Public Assistance Act,"[94] over 40,000 foreign households continue to receive public assistance. This is because a notice issued in May 1954 by the Director-General of the Social Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Welfare entitled "Regarding Measures for Public Assistance for Foreigners Living in Poverty" provided "temporary" protection for Korean and North Korean nationals who lost their Japanese citizenship under the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty, for humanitarian and security reasons.

Katayama Satsuki has questioned the continuation of this temporary measure 50 years after the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea. She points out that South Korea only grants basic living assistance to foreigners who are "married to a South Korean national (including divorced or widowed) and raising a minor with South Korean nationality (including during pregnancy[95])," arguing that this provision violates the principle of reciprocity in the context of globalization.[96]

Fraudulent Receipt of Benefits

Foreigners are eligible for welfare benefits if they hold a residence status under the Immigration and Refugee Act, such as permanent resident, long-term resident, or have a Japanese spouse. Applicants are generally screened in the same way as Japanese nationals. However, while Japanese applicants are investigated to determine whether they have parents or relatives who can provide financial support, it has been pointed out that in the case of foreign nationals, it can be difficult to trace their family register, which has led to lax screening.[97]

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【Social Security】

 Welfare Benefits for Elderly Foreigners (Disabled) Residents in Japan

After the Supreme Court's decision regarding the lack of pensions for disabled residents in Japan, the Japanese government demanded welfare benefits (the name varies across regions) from local governments. This request was made to local governments to provide benefits equivalent to the Old-Age Welfare Pension and Basic Disability Pension, which were provided to elderly Japanese residents who were unable to qualify for the National Pension System in 1961 (Showa 36) due to their advanced age. 

 This was done in 1986 after the nationality clause in the National Pension System was abolished (1982), and transitional measures were established to provide benefits to "resident foreigners who were already over 60 years of age and therefore unable to qualify for membership." The monthly payment amounts, roughly equivalent to the amount for Japanese residents receiving the Old-Age Welfare Pension, range from 5,000 to 30,000 yen (in the case of Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture), and are paid to applicants who meet the requirements.[87]

 Like the Old-Age Welfare Pension, these welfare benefits are available to foreign residents who were unable to qualify for the National Pension System and are not exclusive to special permanent residents. In many cases, poor elderly foreign nationals who were eligible to join have been provided with welfare assistance (see #Receiving Welfare Assistance).

 Eligible recipients are primarily those who meet all of the following requirements (details vary by municipality).

　　Born before April 1, 1926 (Taisho 15).

　　Registered as a foreigner in Japan before January 1, 1982 (Showa 57).

　　Have been severely mentally or physically disabled before January 1, 1982 (in the case of disability welfare benefits).

　　Not receiving welfare assistance.

　　Not receiving a public pension.

　　Income for the previous year was below a certain amount (amount varies by municipality).

 (Note that elderly welfare benefits and disability welfare benefits cannot be received at the same time.)

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National Center Test for University Admissions: Korean as a Foreign Language Subject

 Trends in Average Scores for Foreign Languages ​​on the National Center Test for University Admissions

According to Osamu Miyajima, the average scores for Chinese and Korean on the foreign language written section of the National Center Test for University Admissions from 2002 to 2006 were approximately 20 points higher than those for English.[84] 

 Miyajima pointed out that while the National Center Test adjusts scores if there is a difference of 20 points or more between average scores for the same subject, foreign language subjects are exempt from this adjustment. He stated that this fact would undoubtedly provoke mixed feelings among many Japanese test-takers who find it difficult to choose a language other than English.[85]

 In response, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) explained that test-takers in languages ​​other than English are primarily native speakers, such as foreign residents and those with study abroad experience, and that adjusting the difficulty level is impossible due to the large differences in test-takers.[86]

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Criminal Reporting

 In crime reporting, some media outlets use only the alias of suspects of Korean or Chinese nationality in cases where they are Korean residents in Japan, rather than their real name. For example, the Asahi Shimbun chooses whether to use the alias or real name when reporting suspects on a case-by-case basis.[68][69][70]

 Makoto Sakurai, chairman of the Zaitokukai group, argues that reporting using aliases is a privilege for Zainichi Koreans.

 Japanese and other foreign criminals not only face legal challenges, but also face social sanctions when their crimes are widely publicized through media coverage. However, some media outlets, such as the Asahi Shimbun, conceal the nationality and real names of Korean residents in Japan and report crimes using pseudonyms, granting them special exemption from social sanctions. (Quoted from Makoto Sakurai's book, "Japan First Party Manifesto.") [Page number needed]

In response to this, Yoshimichi Noma argues in his book that if a person uses a pseudonym, the publication of their pseudonym in the newspaper would cause greater social damage than the publication of their real ethnic name.[71]

 Tadanobu Bando, a former interpreter for the National Police Agency, argues, "The reporting of crimes committed by Chinese people is becoming a situation that can only be described as suppression of free speech." "Even when it's clear that a crime was committed by a Chinese person, the only reporting is that they're Asian foreigners. This is abnormal."[72]

 Choi Seok-young points out that when a heinous crime occurs, some people baselessly suspect that the perpetrator is Korean because the media has continued to report the perpetrator's alias, and argues that if real names had been reported from the beginning, such incidents could have been prevented.[73]

 In 2017, in the case of a 19-year-old Chinese boy murdering his Japanese stepfather in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Kyodo News concealed the fact that the perpetrator was Chinese.[74] Only some media outlets reported the perpetrator's nationality.[75][76]

 In 2017, in the case of a woman murdered by an unemployed Chinese man she did not know in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture,[77] the Asahi Shimbun concealed the perpetrator's real name and reported only his alias.[78]

 In 2017, in the case where the fourth largest amount of methamphetamine ever was seized in Ibaraki Prefecture, a Japanese, a Dutch, and a Chinese national were arrested. The names of the Japanese and Dutch suspects were reported in the media, but the names of the two Chinese suspects were not.[79][80][81] Some media outlets simply stated that the perpetrators were foreigners, without even reporting their nationalities.[82][83]

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Exemption from the Obligation to Carry Certificates Following Changes to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc.

 The "New Residence Management System," which was enacted by government ordinance in 2009 and partially revised the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Basic Resident Register Act, abolished the Alien Registration Card and issued new Special Permanent Resident Certificates without the alias (common name). At the same time, foreign resident registration began, and the alias was entered in parentheses in the name field.[67] There is no obligation to carry the Special Permanent Resident Certificate.[31]

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Abusive Use of the System in the Era of Easy Name Changes

 Until a 2013 notice restricting such changes was issued, it was easy to change the alias on one's Alien Registration Card.[55]

 As a result, in September 2000, a Korean man in Japan was arrested for abusing this system by obtaining approximately 30 health insurance cards with different names and purchasing and selling a large number of cell phones.[56] In November 2013, a Korean resident in Japan was arrested on suspicion of fraud and violation of the Act on Punishment of Organized Crimes and Control of Crime Proceeds (Concealment) for allegedly using numerous aliases to defraud and resell approximately 160 smartphones, tablets, and other devices.[57] 

 The case was discovered during an investigation following a report from a ward office that became suspicious of his frequent alias changes.[58] The charge of concealment under the Organized Crime Punishment Act applies to cases in which organized crime groups, terrorist organizations, and others conceal criminal proceeds.

 Koreans in Japan operate ethnically-affiliated financial institutions, such as Shogin Credit Union (Shogin) and Chogin Credit Union (Chogin), at which numerous accounts were opened under aliases, borrowed names, or false names and used fraudulently. In connection with the Kansai Industrial Bank credit union's breach of trust case, Lee Hee-geun, then chairman of the bank, withdrew funds from accounts he had opened at Kansai Industrial Bank and other city banks under his own name and under the alias "Yoshio Hirata" shortly before the bank's collapse. He deposited the funds in Shinhan Bank, where he was also chairman at the time, and transferred approximately 3 billion yen to South Korea. This was allegedly an attempt to conceal his personal assets to avoid seizure.[59] Even after his imprisonment, Lee Hee-geun remained in his positions as honorary chairman of Shinhan Bank and a standing advisor to the Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan).[60]

 Furthermore, during Shinhan Bank's internal dispute in 2010, the use of accounts in the names of Korean residents in Japan became an issue.[61][62] In connection with the collapse of Chogin Bank, a bank affiliated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), in the late 1990s, it was discovered that numerous fictitious accounts had been opened under aliases and used to send money to North Korea and fund political activities in Japan.[63][64] 

 In 2006, the Supreme Court ruled that a Korean pachinko parlor owner who had opened an account under a fictitious name at Chogin Tokyo and deposited the funds in the account, ordered the government to use public funds to cover the 4.18 billion yen in tax evasion funds that had become time-barred.[65]

 As such, the combination of the ease of changing one's common name and ethnic financial institutions that accept borrowed names, aliases, and fictitious accounts has created a breeding ground for crimes such as tax evasion and fraudulent remittances. Meanwhile, it is said that only organized crime groups with strong ties to the Korean community, such as gangsters, were able to open such accounts at ethnic financial institutions.[66]

 The case in 2013 that led to stricter rules on name changes was a mobile phone resale case in which a Korean national who had changed his common name six times and was being arrested for reselling mobile phones was arrested. In response to this, on November 15th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications clarified the general prohibition on changing common names, stating, "We have tightened the requirements for foreigners when they enter their common names, and as a general rule, we will not allow changes." The man had changed his common name by falsely claiming that "someone with the same common name has done something bad" or "I'm a musician. There is someone with the same name in the industry" [7].

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Common Name/Legally Binding Common Name

→See also "Common Name"

Generally, a common name refers to a legally binding common name used by foreigners in Japan. Unlike common names used by Japanese people (pen names, stage names, or married names), a common name can be used in private legal documents such as contracts, as well as official procedures. This allows foreigners to have two legally binding names: their real name and their common name. (Japanese people are not permitted to have legally binding aliases other than their real names, and those who use aliases to create legal documents may be charged with fraud or forgery.) Legally binding aliases are available to all foreigners upon registration, so they are not exclusive to Korean residents in Japan. However, according to a 2013 survey by Mindan, 70.9% of Korean residents in Japan at Japanese workplaces or business partners use only their real names, compared with 17.8% who use only their real names.[54]

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Military Service

In South Korea, the four major obligations of citizens are national defense, tax payment, education, and work. Military service, particularly in the area of ​​national defense, is considered the "most important and sacred duty" for Korean men. Therefore, stricter restrictions are expected for overseas Koreans. While Koreans living in Japan who have naturalized to Japan are exempt from military service because they no longer have Korean nationality, "Korean residents in Japan who maintain their Korean nationality" are treated "basically the same as those who have emigrated to other countries."[46] Second-generation Korean men residing overseas are exempt from military service even if they engage in profit-making activities such as employment or business start-ups in South Korea or remain in the country for an extended period of time.

However, those who return to South Korea with the intention of permanent residence or who "reside in South Korea with Korean resident registration" are subject to military service.[47] Incidentally, the term "second-generation overseas Koreans" in relation to military service also includes second-generation or later Korean nationals, such as "third-generation residents in Japan."[48]

There is a "second-generation overseas Korean" system, which exempts those who left Korea before the age of six to live abroad, those born outside Korea, those who "lived outside Korea until the age of 17 and acquired Korean citizenship or permanent residency," and those who have attended elementary, middle, or high school in Korea for three years or less from military service. According to the Kanagawa branch of the Korean Residents Union, second-generation overseas Koreans between the ages of 25 and 37 are warned that they will be subject to military service obligations if they obtain a "second-generation overseas Korean" stamp in their passport at a Korean embassy or consulate overseas before entering or leaving Korea.[49] Furthermore, even if they have completed the procedures for overseas Korean nationality, if they stay in Korea for a total of three years or more between the ages of 18 and 37, or if they stay in Korea for a total of 90 days between the ages of 7 and 17, they are not considered second-generation overseas Koreans and are subject to military service obligations.[50] In North Korea, both overseas Koreans and the children of returnees from overseas are exempt from military service in peacetime.[51] As of 2021, the Military Service Act Enforcement Decree stipulates that "anyone who resides in South Korea for three years or more is obligated to serve in the military." Related groups have called for changes to this law, such as an "alternative military service system," arguing that military life would be difficult for people whose native language is not Korean. [52]

Criminal Law

See Special Permanent Residents #Partial Exemption from Deportation Conditions

Special permanent residents are subject to more strict conditions for deportation than other residence statuses. They are sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than seven years, and the Minister of Justice determines that Japan's important interests have been harmed.

In his book "Youth at Korean High School: Why We Were Violent," Asahi Shimbun journalist Kim Han-il claims that while attending Korean schools, they repeatedly committed crimes such as assault, assault, and robbery against Japanese people, some even going so far as to steal employees' pay packets for large sums of money. However, even when they were arrested by the police, they and the teacher who called them in tried to shift the subject to a political issue by saying, "It's the Japanese government's fault for forcibly taking us Koreans," and the police officers kept quiet and turned a blind eye.[53]

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Deportation Statistics

From 1978 (Showa 53), when statistics on the deportation of treaty permanent residents were compiled, to the end of 1990 (Heisei 3), 85 Korean treaty permanent residents were subject to deportation procedures. Of these, 55 were granted special permission to stay, and the remaining 30 were issued deportation orders.[42] Nineteen were actually deported under Article 6 of the Special Act, and 16 were deported separately under Article 24 of the Immigration Control Act. In the five years up to the end of 1990, two treaty permanent residents and one special permanent resident were deported; one was sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder, and two were deported for repeat violations of the Stimulant Control Act. However, special permanent residents would not be deported under the same conditions.[42]

In addition, a total of 19 treaty permanent residents were deported, and in the ten years up to the end of 1990, 16 treaty permanent residents and special permanent residents with Korean nationality were deported (8 under the Special Act and 8 under the Immigration Control Act). The numbers were: 12 in 1981 (5 under the Special Act and 7 under the Immigration Control Act), 1 in 1985 (Special Act), 1 in 1986 (Special Act), 1 in 1987 (Special Act), and 1 in 1988 (Immigration Control Act).[41]

Meanwhile, in the late 1970s, the government attempted to deport 20 Korean residents in Japan who had committed crimes to South Korea, but the South Korean government refused to accept them.[43][44] According to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, the first two Korean nationals were deported in 1978, and 17 more were deported by 1988. It is unlikely that they would have been deported to North Korea, with which Japan has no diplomatic relations, and it is more likely that they were deported to South Korea.[43]

Exemption from fingerprinting and submitting a photograph upon entry

Currently, all foreigners aged 16 or older entering Japan, including general permanent residents, those born and raised in Japan, orphans left behind in China, and people of Japanese descent, are required to submit fingerprints and photographs. However, special permanent residents, along with "foreign nationals, individuals seeking to engage in activities that qualify for the status of residence of 'diplomats' or 'official', and individuals invited by the head of a national administrative agency," are exempt from these requirements.[45]

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Limited Deportation Requirements

　

 Special permanent residents are subject to deportation only in the following cases. Unlike other visa statuses, which are subject to deportation upon criminal conviction, deportation is only applicable to those guilty of crimes equivalent to inciting foreign aggression. "Virgin special permanent residents with sentences exceeding seven years" are not subject to a uniform procedure; they also require "certification by the Minister of Justice," and cases in which they are subject to deportation are extremely limited. Kim Hee-ro, a known violent criminal, was not deported by the Japanese government or judiciary, but voluntarily returned to Korea, attracted by the South Korean government's declaration of support and the public opinion in South Korea that viewed him as a hero.[2] After receiving a life sentence, he was released on parole in Japan in September 1999 and moved to South Korea.[35]

 Persons who have been sentenced to imprisonment or more for crimes related to civil strife, foreign aggression, diplomatic relations, or crimes against a foreign head of state, diplomatic mission, or its embassy.

 Persons who have been sentenced to imprisonment or more for crimes against a diplomatic mission or its embassy, ​​and who have been determined by the Minister of Justice that their criminal acts have harmed Japan's important diplomatic interests.

 Persons who have been sentenced to life imprisonment or more than seven years for other crimes, and who have been determined by the Minister of Justice that their criminal acts have harmed Japan's important diplomatic interests.

 Under the Employment Measures Act, when a non-Japanese national seeks employment in Japan, they must submit their residence card to the employer, who then notifies Hello Work of their status. However, special permanent residents and foreigners with "diplomatic" (i.e., diplomats) and "official" (residents staying and performing duties at the behest of their home country's government) statuses are exempt from this requirement.[36][37] According to Close-up Gendai, the Ministry of Justice states that special permanent residents are "a residence status granted in consideration of historical circumstances, and not a privilege."[38]

 In addition to special permanent residents, similar discussions are sometimes held regarding the second and third generations of Japanese left behind in China, descendants of Japanese who emigrated to former Manchuria and other areas. Even if arrested or prosecuted, they are not deported because both parents are Japanese. In some cases, they themselves hold Japanese nationality. While other foreign mafias are being wiped out one after another through arrests and deportations, anti-social forces centered on the second and third generations of Japanese left behind in China, such as the Nuraken, are said to be expanding their influence within Japan.[39]

 Foreigners who are eligible for deportation from Japan are subject to certain conditions, including "conviction for a drug offense, involvement in prostitution or illegal entry, or other offenses sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than one year" (Article 24 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Immigration Control Act"). However, this does not necessarily apply to general permanent residents (and their spouses), special permanent residents (and their spouses), foreigners who are the spouses and children/specially adopted children of Japanese nationals, and long-term foreign residents. Furthermore, the conditions for special permanent residents are limited to "those who have been convicted of the crime of rebellion, the crime of inciting foreign aggression, the crime of aiding foreign aggression, or who have been sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than seven years, and who the Minister of Justice determines have harmed Japan's vital interests" (Article 22 of the Special Act on the Immigration Control of Persons Who Have Renounced Japanese Nationality Pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Act")). Therefore, their status is extremely well protected[40][41], and there have been no reported cases of special permanent residents being deported under the provisions of the Special Act. On the other hand, some people, like Kim Hee-ro and Heo Young-jung, choose to return to South Korea at their own request, even if it means losing their special permanent residence permit.

 As a result of the conclusion of the Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea, treaty permanent residents were only permitted to those with South Korean nationality from 1966 until the beginning of 1991, when the system was changed to special permanent residence. However, the grounds for deportation for treaty permanent residents (Article 6 of the Immigration Control Special Act Incidental to the Implementation of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea regarding the Legal Status and Treatment of Republic of Korea Nationals Residing in Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Act")) were stricter than those for special permanent residents who were subsequently changed, and also targeted those who had been sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for three years or more (excluding those with suspended sentences) for violating the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, etc. with the intent of profit, or those who had been sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than seven years for violating Japanese laws and regulations. In addition, Koreans and other ethnic Koreans in Japan who did not choose treaty permanent residence (mainly Korean nationals who had renounced their Korean nationality under the Peace Treaty and their descendants, who were granted special permanent residence permits in 1991) and who did not have permanent residence permits, were granted special permanent residence permits (Supplementary Provision 7 of the Immigration Control Act (Act No. 85 of 1981)) from 1981, and were subject to deportation procedures in accordance with the Immigration Control Act, just like regular permanent residents.

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Resident Tax Halved in Some Areas

In the late 1960s, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, through negotiations with the former Ueno City (now Iga City) and the local Mindan (Mindan) and Chongryon (General Association of Korean Residents in Japan), began a measure to halve the resident tax payments of Korean residents in Japan without enacting a bylaw, and this measure continued until 2006.[23]

Prior to the 1980s, when Korean residents in Japan through the branches of these organizations came to the counter, section chief-level staff, rather than general staff, would directly accept their applications and grant resident tax reductions. At the time, many people refused to pay taxes because they were victorious nations or because they were not granted the same rights as Japanese people, making collection difficult. It is said that Ueno City (now Iga City) also wanted to collect at least half the amount.

The case in question arose when a former Korean resident in Iga City sought advice because his resident tax would increase upon naturalization, and the former director of the Iga City General Affairs Department responded by urging him to give half of the money to him, and he embezzled it without paying it. Between 2002 and March 2004, the former Korean resident paid approximately 18 million yen to the director of the General Affairs Department in resident tax[24], making him a so-called high-income earner. Furthermore, naturalization would mean he would lose his right to tax reductions (the eligibility for tax reductions was determined solely by his status as a Korean resident in Japan, or Japanese). This led to coverage in weekly magazines and the media criticizing the resident taxpayers. Masahiko Katsuya criticized this as a "typical example of exemption privilege." At the time of its discovery, it was discovered that of the 400 Korean residents residing in Iga City, approximately 50 had utilized this system to receive tax reductions, excluding those employed by companies and subject to withholding tax. [25]

Special Permanent Resident Measures and Comparison with Other Resident Statuses

Comparison with Ordinary Permanent Residents

Special permanent residents are subject to special measures, including the re-entry period, deemed period, whether or not they will be denied landing upon re-entry, deportation requirements, whether or not they are required to provide personal identification information during landing inspections, and the type of identification card they are issued. Special permanent residents are exempt from the permanent residence permit requirements for ordinary permanent residents, which include "good conduct" and "independent livelihood." Forced deportation of special permanent residents is limited to "acts that seriously damage national interests, such as crimes of rebellion or incitement of foreign aggression." Forced deportation of those sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than seven years is also limited to "cases that harm Japan's vital interests."[26]

Number and Breakdown of Special Permanent Residents

→See "Special Permanent Residents" for details.

The number of special permanent residents has been declining due to naturalization in Japan. According to Toyo Keizai Nippo, a newspaper run by Korean residents in Japan, the decline in the number of special permanent residents is due to an increase in naturalizations outpacing deaths. Until the 1980s, the average number of Korean residents in Japan was 3,000-5,000 per year. However, this number began to increase in the 1990s, reaching 10,000 for the first time in a single year in 1995. Since then, the number of naturalized Korean residents in Japan has been declining, ranging from 5,000 to 4,000 in the 2010s.[27][28] As of the end of 2024, the total number of special permanent residents was 274,023, broken down by nationality (270,560 Koreans, 1,013 Taiwanese, 881 Americans, 644 Chinese, and others).[29]

Originally, only Koreans and Taiwanese were considered to have renounced their nationality under the Peace Treaty. Therefore, the majority of special permanent residents who are "renouncers of Peace Treaty Nationality" and "descendants of those who renounced their nationality" also have these three nationalities. If both parents hold different nationalities other than Japan, their adult children may choose a nationality other than Korean or Taiwanese. Regardless of this, if one parent is a special permanent resident, they can apply for special permanent residence permission.

This special permanent residence status is permanently inherited by special permanent residents and their descendants through bloodline; ordinary permanent residents cannot apply for special permanent residence permission.

Comparison of Special Permanent Resident Statuses with Other Residence Statuses, Various Measures, and Exemptions

Special permanent residents are eligible for the following measures. However, depending on the type of residence status, the same measures are also applied to foreign nationals other than special permanent residents. (Here, "long-term resident foreigners" refer to foreigners with long-term residency in Japan, such as general permanent residents, special permanent residents, spouses of Japanese nationals, and spouses of permanent residents.)

There is no expiration date on their stay, and they do not need to renew their stay (special permanent residents, permanent residents, and highly skilled professionals (category 2)).[30]

With the exception of some civil servants, there are no occupational restrictions (long-term resident foreigners).

They are eligible to apply for welfare assistance (long-term resident foreigners).

"Descendants of those who renounced their nationality under the Peace Treaty," i.e., descendants of special permanent residents, can apply for special permanent residence permits.

The re-entry permit period is extended from three years to four years, and from four years to five years.

Special permanent residents are not required to carry their "Special Permanent Resident Certificate" at all times.[31]

When entering Japan, fingerprint and photograph screening is exempt (other visa statuses are exempt from similar procedures: foreign nationals under the age of 16, those with "Diplomatic" or "Official" visas, those invited by the head of a national administrative agency, and those equivalent to "Diplomatic," "Official," or "Guests of a Head" visas).

However, when using automated gates for re-entry, passport and fingerprint screening is required, just like for Japanese nationals. [32][33][34]

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 Privileges for Korean Residents in Japan (3/15)

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Regarding the reduction and exemption of income tax, corporate tax, and fixed asset tax for the Korean Federation of Commerce and Industry in Japan

 On November 29, 1998, the Sankei Shimbun reported on the "Agreement" between the Korean Federation of Commerce and Industry in Japan and the National Tax Agency. This agreement was published in the "Chongryon" handbook published by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan in 1991, and is commonly referred to as the "Five Articles of the Oath" because it consists of the following five points:

 All tax issues for Korean merchants and industrialists will be resolved in consultation with the Korean Chamber of Commerce.

 Regular, fixed-rate membership fees for commercial associations will be recognized as deductible expenses.

School operating expenses will be resolved proactively.

Expenses for travel to third countries for economic activities will be recognized as deductible expenses.

All ongoing court cases will be resolved through consultation.

 This agreement was reached on August 6, 1976, through the mediation of Japan Socialist Party member of the House of Representatives, Takazawa Torao (later the party's vice chairman). Based on this agreement, the Korean Federation of Commerce and Industry (Chongryon) claimed that it had established collective bargaining rights, which were not recognized for ordinary taxpayers. It has called on merchants and industrialists affiliated with the Chongryon to, in principle, not file tax returns or respond to tax audits individually, but to use the Chongryon-affiliated Chamber of Commerce as the contact point.[16]

 According to "The Truth About Anti-Korean Wave! The Privileges of Koreans in Japan: From the Roots of Taboos on Koreans to Pressure from Ethnic Groups and the Social Life of Korean Intellectuals in Japan!", the "Shoko Shimbun," published by the Korean Chamber of Commerce, claims that there was an "agreement" regarding taxes between the Korean Chamber of Commerce and the national tax authorities. Furthermore, the Korean-language pamphlet "Chongryon," published by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan in February 1991, states, "Chongryon fought tenaciously to correct the unjust tax offensive by the Japanese authorities and to fairly resolve tax issues. As a result of these efforts, a five-point "agreement" regarding the resolution of tax issues was reached in 1976 between the Korean Residents in Japan Federation of Commerce and Industry and the Japanese National Tax Agency. The basic content of the agreement is that all tax issues of Korean merchants and industrialists in Japan will be fairly handled through an agreement between the Korean Chamber of Commerce and the Japanese tax authorities."[17][18] Since around 2007, Korean Chamber of Commerce officials have been repeatedly arrested for violating the Tax Accountant Act.[18][19][20][21][22] In 2014, a National Tax Agency investigator who had been entertained by Chamber of Commerce officials, including dining in Gion, Kyoto, and taking a trip to South Korea, was arrested on suspicion of violating the National Public Service Act (confidentiality obligation) for leaking the schedule of a tax investigation in advance.[18]

 Until 2012, Osaka City had granted tax exemptions, including property tax, to facilities associated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon). However, in the same year, Osaka City's audit committee recommended that the exemption be an overreach of discretion. As a result, Osaka City abolished the exemption for Chongryon-related facilities from the following fiscal year, 2013, and imposed tax only for the fiscal years 2009 to 2012. However, Chongryon filed a lawsuit against the revocation of the exemption. 

 In 2018, the Osaka District Court dismissed the case, ruling that the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan is a "political organization supported only by a small portion of Korean residents in Japan, and the facility cannot be considered a community center-like facility for foreign residents in Japan," thereby supporting the Osaka City government's argument.[14]

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 Privileges for Korean Residents in Japan (2/15)

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 Tax exemptions for certain local residents and those affiliated with ethnic organizations

 Tax collection through ethnic organizations

→See also "Five-Point Agreement"

 The following are examples of tax deductions that have been made against self-employed Korean residents in Japan through the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), an ethnic organization for Korean residents in Japan. The Korean Federation of Commerce and Industry in Japan (formerly the Federation of Korean Residents in Japan), which was affiliated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) and represented self-employed individuals in the pachinko, real estate, finance, and restaurant industries, reached an agreement with the National Tax Agency in 1976, establishing collective bargaining rights. Regarding the taxation of Korean residents in Japan, Chongryon and the Federation of Korean Commerce and Industry argued that "the right to tax originally belongs to the Republic (North Korea) but that they are simply paying taxes to Japanese authorities in accordance with Japanese law" and that "Japanese tax law should not be mechanically applied, ignoring the historical circumstances of colonial rule." The "Chongryon" document published by Chongryon in 1991 includes the "Five-Point Agreement" between the Federation of Korean Commerce and Industry and the National Tax Agency. This was later referred to by the Sankei Shimbun as "privileges for Korean residents in Japan regarding tax payments." [3] Osaka City had previously offered tax exemptions to Chongryon-related facilities within the city, but these were abolished in 2012 as part of corrective measures against the exemptions. The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) filed a lawsuit, claiming that the tax exemptions had been suddenly revoked without reasonable grounds after a long period of time. However, in 2018, the Osaka District Court upheld the Osaka City government's corrective measures, stating that they had restored the original tax obligation, and dismissed the lawsuit.[14][15]

 Based on the "agreement" that established the right to collective bargaining over taxation, which the Federation of Korean Commerce and Industry (FCOI) did not allow for ordinary taxpayers, the FCOI urged Korean residents in Japan not to file tax returns or respond to tax audits individually, but to use "chambers of commerce under the FCOI" as a contact point. Marcus Noland, a former economist at the U.S. government's National Economic Council, wrote in a 1995 investigative report that "Japanese government officials informally acknowledge that Chongryon-affiliated companies are receiving tacit approval for special preferential treatment from the Japanese National Tax Agency."[3]

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 Excerpt, Tentative translation

Privilege for Korean Residents in Japan (1/15)

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https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%9C%A8%E6%97%A5%E7%89%B9%E6%A8%A9

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.ja

https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Terms_of_Use

"Privilege for Korean Residents in Japan" is a term to criticize preferential treatment and systems for "special permanent residents of Korean descent in Japan," the Korean Residents Union (Korean Residents Association) (Korean Residents Union) (Korean Residents Association), and Chongryon-affiliated organizations (North Korean Residents Association) such as the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) and the Federation of Korean Commerce and Industry in Japan. [1][2][3] However, some argue that the differences and treatment between special permanent residents and regular permanent residents are not "privileges" but "affirmative action." [4]

Overview

Foreigners with special permanent residency status in Japan are often criticized by the general public for unfair preferential treatment and special measures not available to "ordinary foreigners residing in Japan with regular permanent residency or other residence status." Examples include tax privileges related to organizations affiliated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan [3], and the fact that while ordinary Korean nationals and other foreign nationals who are convicted of criminal offenses in Japan are subject to deportation after release, special permanent residents are effectively exempt from deportation [1][2].

Other practices that were criticized as privileges included the halving of resident taxes for special permanent residents in some areas[5], the easy permission to change common names[6][7], the "Five Points of Agreement" by the Korean Federation of Commerce and Industry[3], the exemption of fixed asset taxes for Chongryon facilities (the issue of local tax reductions for Chongryon-related facilities), and the free or low-cost leasing of land for Korean schools. Some of these were corrected after being reported in the media and became social issues, or were subsequently ruled "illegal" and improved[1][8][3]. Some are of the opinion that "special permanent residence" should be abolished and integrated into "general permanent residence" like other foreigners[9].

"Affirmative Action" and Anti-Integration

On the other hand, critics of the term "Zainichi Privilege"—which criticizes the differences between ordinary foreign nationals and those who support integrating it with "general permanent residence" (those who support the abolition of "special permanent residence")—have argued that it is not a "privilege" but rather "a relief measure established in response to various historical circumstances and the poverty caused by social discrimination," "affirmative action," and "a measure by the Japanese government to provide as stable a status as possible."[10][11] Noma argued that right-wing and conservative criticism constitutes "hate" and "anti-Korean sentiment" toward Korean residents in Japan, and that the hate speech and protests of the Zaitokukai in particular constitute incitement to hatred.[12] Kyodo News expressed concern that the discourse of "Zainichi Privilege" "promotes racism."[13]

When a South Korean member of parliament laid flowers to Ito Hirobumi, he was met with a flood of criticism from South Koreans, who said, "It's the anniversary of An Jung-geun's heroic deed!"

[Korea] South Korean National Assembly Member Mistakenly Sends Flowers to Hirobumi Ito; Criticism Argues "On the Anniversary of An Jung-geun's Heroic Deed!" [10/28]

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 It has been revealed that Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the South Korean Grand National Party, mistakenly sent flowers intended for funerals and condolences to the "Ahn Jung-geun Heroic Deed Commemoration Ceremony" held in Seoul on the 26th, sparking a major controversy in South Korea.

 An Jung-geun (1879-1910) was a Korean independence activist who assassinated Hirobumi Ito, Japan's first Prime Minister, in Harbin on October 26, 1909. Therefore, the 26th is the day An Jung-geun carried out his planned assassination of Ito Hirobumi, and the day Ito Hirobumi died.

 From a Korean perspective, celebratory flowers should be sent to the memorial service for An Jung-geun's heroic act, but Rep. Hong sent a bouquet of white chrysanthemums for the funeral. Naturally, criticism poured in in South Korea.

 A monk who attended the memorial explained to South Korean media, "October 26th is the day An Jung-geun committed this major crime (the assassination of Ito Hirobumi), and it's also the anniversary of Ito Hirobumi's death." He wondered, "Was Representative Hong mourning Ito Hirobumi's death?" and speculated that he probably confused "royal act" (pronounced "wigo" in Korean) with "passing away" (sogo).

 Currently, the South Korean internet is awash with comments criticizing Rep. Hong, such as, "Has he gone crazy?", "So he was pro-Japan? That can't be," and "Wow, this makes me kind of embarrassed." 

http://getgold.jp/files/2011/10/g-111027-21.jpg

<An Jung-geun banner that appeared at the Japan-Korea soccer match on October 12, 2010 (photo below)>

 While An Jung-geun is often called a terrorist in Japan, to Koreans he is a hero who tried to protect his country from Japanese colonial rule. Even today, he is often used as an icon to inspire patriotism, and his image appears in the Korean stands during soccer matches between Japan and Korea. For this reason, Hong's mistake appears to be viewed as a very serious issue in South Korea.

 Regarding the incident, Hong explained, "The organizers of the memorial ceremony asked me to send a wreath, so I ordered one from a florist, but the florist mistakenly sent a wreath intended for a funeral."

Source: Gadget Tsushin, October 28, 2011

http://getnews.jp/archives/148410

[Korea] A South Korean lawmaker accidentally offers flowers to Hirobumi Ito. He draws criticism: "It's the anniversary of An Jung-geun's heroic act!" [10/28]

http://kamome.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/news4plus/1319750818/

150:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/10/28 (Fri) 09:23:20.73 ID:QsiFE6C7

In Korea, there's something called the "An Jung-geun Memorial Hall" that honors An Jung-geun.

http://www.seoulnavi.com/special/5031146

The Browning M1900, the gun that An Jung-geun is said to have used to assassinate Ito Hirobumi, is on display there.

http://world.kbs.co.kr/src/images/photo_gall/seoul_touring/ahnjg_memorial-09.jpg

By the way,

The current An Jung-geun Memorial Hall was renovated last year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the assassination. Before the renovation,

the gun used by An Jung-geun in the assassination was the Browning Hi-Power (introduced in 1934), which did not exist on Earth at the time of the assassination (1909).

・May 2002

http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~hirakatu/anjyukon-photo.htm

・November 2006

http:// www.goma-chan.com/odekake/041_seoul/seoul005/seoul05.html

August 2007

http://www.justmystage.com/home/minoworld/korea03.html

Browning M1900

http://www.tokoservice.co.jp/lib64/share/y/pichori/1911/history/photo/BrowningM1900.jpg

Browning Hi-Power

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~gun/gun_pic/sonota/hp-mk3/hp-mk3.jpg

222:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/11/02(Wed) 15:36:53.47 ID:0vGXU4YC

 Korean scholars could easily obtain documents like Ito Hirobumi's comments about Korea and An Jung-geun's prison memoirs by asking the Japanese government or researchers for them, so are they just stupid enough not to question the treatment of terrorists as heroes?

Or are they unaware that Japan is a record-keeping obsessive?

Cuando un miembro del parlamento surcoreano le depositó flores a Ito Hirobumi, recibió una avalancha de críticas de los surcoreanos, que dijeron: "¡Es el aniversario del acto heroico de An Jung-geun!".

[Corea] Miembro de la Asamblea Nacional de Corea del Sur envía flores por error a Hirobumi Ito; las críticas argumentan "¡En el aniversario de la hazaña heroica de An Jung-geun!" [28/10]

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 Se ha revelado que Hong Joon-pyo, miembro del Gran Partido Nacional de Corea del Sur, envió por error flores destinadas a funerales y condolencias a la "Ceremonia de Conmemoración de la Hazaña Heroica de Ahn Jung-geun", celebrada en Seúl el 26, lo que desató una gran controversia en Corea del Sur.

 An Jung-geun (1879-1910) fue un activista por la independencia de Corea que asesinó a Hirobumi Ito, el primer primer ministro de Japón, en Harbin el 26 de octubre de 1909. Por lo tanto, el 26 es el día en que An Jung-geun llevó a cabo el asesinato planeado de Ito Hirobumi, y el día en que este falleció.

 

 Desde una perspectiva coreana, se deberían enviar flores para celebrar el acto heroico de An Jung-geun, pero el representante Hong envió un ramo de crisantemos blancos para el funeral. Naturalmente, las críticas arreciaron en Corea del Sur.

 Un monje que asistió al funeral explicó a los medios surcoreanos: «El 26 de octubre es el día en que An Jung-geun cometió este grave crimen (el asesinato de Ito Hirobumi), y también es el aniversario de su muerte». Se preguntó: «¿Estaba el representante Hong de luto por la muerte de Ito Hirobumi?». y se especuló que probablemente confundió "acto real" (pronunciado "wigo" en coreano) con "fallecimiento" (sogo).

 Actualmente, internet en Corea del Sur está inundado de comentarios que critican al representante Hong, como: "¿Se ha vuelto loco?", "¿Así que era pro-Japón? No puede ser" y "¡Vaya, esto me da un poco de vergüenza!". 

http://getgold.jp/files/2011/10/g-111027-21.jpg

<Una pancarta de Jung-geun que apareció en el partido de fútbol Japón-Corea del 12 de octubre de 2010 (foto abajo)>

 Si bien en Japón a Jung-geun se le suele llamar terrorista, para los coreanos es un héroe que intentó proteger a su país del dominio colonial japonés. Incluso hoy, se le utiliza a menudo como un icono para inspirar patriotismo, y su imagen aparece en las gradas coreanas durante los partidos de fútbol entre Japón y Corea. Por esta razón, el error de Hong parece considerarse un asunto muy grave en Corea del Sur.

 Respecto al incidente, Hong explicó: "Los organizadores de la ceremonia conmemorativa me pidieron que enviara una corona, así que la encargué a una floristería, pero esta envió por error una corona destinada a un funeral".

Fuente: Gadget Tsushin, 28 de octubre de 2011

http://getnews.jp/archives/148410

[Corea] Un legislador surcoreano ofreció flores accidentalmente a Hirobumi Ito. Recibió críticas: "¡Es el aniversario del acto heroico de An Jung-geun!" [28/10]

http://kamome.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/news4plus/1319750818/

150:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/10/28 (vie) 09:23:20.73 ID:QsiFE6C7

En Corea, existe el "Salón Conmemorativo de An Jung-geun", que honra a An Jung-geun.

http://www.seoulnavi.com/special/5031146

La Browning M1900, el arma que se dice que An Jung-geun usó para asesinar a Ito Hirobumi, se exhibe allí. http://world.kbs.co.kr/src/images/photo_gall/seoul_touring/ahnjg_memorial-09.jpg

Por cierto,

el actual Salón Conmemorativo de An Jung-geun fue renovado el año pasado para conmemorar el centenario del asesinato. Antes de la renovación,

el arma utilizada por An Jung-geun en el asesinato fue la Browning Hi-Power (introducida en 1934), que no existía en la Tierra en el momento del asesinato (1909).

・Mayo de 2002

http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~hirakatu/anjyukon-photo.htm

・Noviembre de 2006

http://www.goma-chan.com/odekake/041_seoul/seoul005/seoul05.html

Agosto de 2007

http://www.justmystage.com/home/minoworld/korea03.html

Browning M1900

http://www.tokoservice.co.jp/lib64/share/y/pichori/1911/history/photo/BrowningM1900.jpg

Browning Hi-Power

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~gun/gun_pic/sonota/hp-mk3/hp-mk3.jpg

222:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/11/02(Wed) 15:36:53.47 ID:0vGXU4YC

Los académicos coreanos podrían obtener fácilmente documentos como los comentarios de Ito Hirobumi sobre Corea y las memorias de la prisión de An Jung-geun solicitándoselos al gobierno japonés o a investigadores. ¿Acaso son tan estúpidos?

Lorsqu'un député sud-coréen a déposé des fleurs en hommage à Ito Hirobumi, il a été accueilli par un flot de critiques de la part des Sud-Coréens, qui ont déclaré : « C'est l'anniversaire de l'acte héroïque d'An Jung-geun ! »

[Corée] Un député sud-coréen envoie par erreur des fleurs à Hirobumi Ito ; les critiques affirment que c'est « à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de l'acte héroïque d'An Jung-geun !» [28/10]

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 Il a été révélé que Hong Joon-pyo, membre du Grand Parti national sud-coréen, a envoyé par erreur des fleurs destinées aux funérailles et aux condoléances à la cérémonie de commémoration de l'acte héroïque d'An Jung-geun qui s'est tenue à Séoul le 26, déclenchant une vive controverse en Corée du Sud.

 An Jung-geun (1879-1910), militant indépendantiste coréen, assassina Hirobumi Ito, premier Premier ministre du Japon, à Harbin le 26 octobre 1909. Le 26 octobre est donc le jour où An Jung-geun a exécuté son plan d'assassinat d'Ito Hirobumi, et le jour de sa mort.

 Du point de vue coréen, des fleurs auraient dû être envoyées à la cérémonie commémorative pour l'acte héroïque d'An Jung-geun, mais le député Hong a envoyé un bouquet de chrysanthèmes blancs pour les funérailles. Naturellement, les critiques ont afflué en Corée du Sud.

 Un moine présent à la commémoration a expliqué aux médias sud-coréens : « Le 26 octobre est le jour où An Jung-geun a commis ce crime majeur (l'assassinat d'Ito Hirobumi), et c'est aussi l'anniversaire de la mort d'Ito Hirobumi. » Il s'est demandé : « Le député Hong pleurait-il la mort d'Ito Hirobumi ? » et a supposé qu'il avait probablement confondu « acte royal » (prononcé « wigo » en coréen) avec « décès » (sogo).

 Actuellement, l'internet sud-coréen est inondé de commentaires critiquant le député Hong, tels que : « Est-il devenu fou ? », « Il était donc pro-Japon ? C'est impossible », et « Waouh, ça me gêne un peu.» http://getgold.jp/files/2011/10/g-111027-21.jpg

<Une bannière de Jung-geun apparue lors du match de football Japon-Corée du Sud le 12 octobre 2010 (photo ci-dessous)>

 Si An Jung-geun est souvent qualifié de terroriste au Japon, pour les Coréens, il est un héros qui a tenté de protéger son pays du joug colonial japonais. 

 Aujourd'hui encore, il est souvent utilisé comme une icône pour inspirer le patriotisme, et son image apparaît dans les tribunes coréennes lors des matchs de football entre le Japon et la Corée. C'est pourquoi l'erreur de Hong semble être considérée comme un problème très grave en Corée du Sud.

 À propos de cet incident, Hong a expliqué : « Les organisateurs de la cérémonie commémorative m'ont demandé d'envoyer une couronne. J'en ai donc commandé une chez un fleuriste, mais celui-ci a envoyé par erreur une couronne destinée à des funérailles.»

Source : Gadget Tsushin, 28 octobre 2011

http://getnews.jp/archives/148410

[Corée] Un député sud-coréen offre accidentellement des fleurs à Hirobumi Ito. Il s'attire des critiques : « C'est l'anniversaire de l'acte héroïque d'An Jung-geun ! » [10/28]

http://kamome.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/news4plus/1319750818/

150:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/10/28 (Fri) 09:23:20.73 ID:QsiFE6C7

En Corée, il existe un lieu appelé le « Mémorial d'An Jung-geun » qui lui rend hommage.

http://www.seoulnavi.com/special/5031146

Le Browning M1900, l'arme qu'An Jung-geun aurait utilisée pour assassiner Ito Hirobumi, y est exposé.

http://world.kbs.co.kr/src/images/photo_gall/seoul_touring/ahnjg_memorial-09.jpg

À propos,

le mémorial d'An Jung-geun a été rénové l'année dernière pour commémorer le 100e anniversaire de l'assassinat. Avant cette rénovation,

l'arme utilisée par An Jung-geun lors de l'assassinat était le Browning Hi-Power (introduit en 1934), qui n'existait pas sur Terre à l'époque de l'assassinat (1909).

Mai 2002

http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~hirakatu/anjyukon-photo.htm

Novembre 2006

http://www.goma-chan.com/odekake/041_seoul/seoul005/seoul05.html

Août 2007

http://www.justmystage.com/home/minoworld/korea03.html

Browning M1900

http://www.tokoservice.co.jp/lib64/share/y/pichori/1911/history/photo/BrowningM1900.jpg

Browning Hi-Power

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~gun/gun_pic/sonota/hp-mk3/hp-mk3.jpg

222:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/11/02(Wed) 15:36:53.47 ID:0vGXU4YC

Les chercheurs coréens pourraient facilement obtenir des documents comme les commentaires d'Ito Hirobumi sur la Corée et les mémoires de prison d'An Jung-geun en les demandant au gouvernement japonais ou à des chercheurs. Ils sont donc suffisamment stupides.

Als ein südkoreanischer Parlamentsabgeordneter Blumen für Ito Hirobumi niederlegte, wurde er von den Südkoreanern mit heftiger Kritik konfrontiert. Sie sagten: „Es ist der Jahrestag der Heldentat von An Jung-geun!“

[Korea] Südkoreanisches Nationalversammlungsmitglied schickt irrtümlich Blumen an Hirobumi Ito; Kritiker argumentieren: „Zum Jahrestag der Heldentat von An Jung-geun!“ [28.10.]

1: Warte am Kudan-Schrein auf mich φ ★: 28.10.2011 (Fr) 06:26:58.66 ID:???

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 Es wurde bekannt, dass Hong Joon-pyo, ein Mitglied der südkoreanischen Großen Nationalpartei, irrtümlich Blumen, die für Beerdigungen und Beileidsbekundungen gedacht waren, zur Gedenkfeier für die Heldentat von Ahn Jung-geun am 26. in Seoul schickte und damit eine große Kontroverse in Südkorea auslöste.

 An Jung-geun (1879–1910) war ein koreanischer Unabhängigkeitsaktivist, der am 26. Oktober 1909 in Harbin Hirobumi Ito, den ersten Premierminister Japans, ermordete. Der 26. Oktober ist somit der Tag, an dem An Jung-geun sein geplantes Attentat auf Ito Hirobumi ausführte und Ito Hirobumi starb.

 Aus koreanischer Sicht sollten zur Trauerfeier für An Jung-geuns Heldentat Blumen geschickt werden, doch Abgeordneter Hong schickte einen Strauß weißer Chrysanthemen zur Beerdigung. Natürlich hagelte es in Südkorea Kritik.

 Ein Mönch, der der Trauerfeier beiwohnte, erklärte den südkoreanischen Medien: „Der 26. Oktober ist der Tag, an dem An Jung-geun dieses schwere Verbrechen (die Ermordung von Ito Hirobumi) beging, und es ist auch der Jahrestag von Ito Hirobumis Tod.“ Er fragte sich: „Hat Abgeordneter Hong um Ito Hirobumis Tod getrauert?“ und spekulierte, dass er wahrscheinlich „königliche Tat“ (auf Koreanisch „wigo“ ausgesprochen) mit „Ableben“ (sogo) verwechselt habe.

 Aktuell wimmelt es im südkoreanischen Internet von Kommentaren, die Abgeordneten Hong kritisieren, wie etwa: „Ist er verrückt geworden?“, „Also war er pro-japanisch? Das kann nicht sein“ und „Wow, das ist mir irgendwie peinlich.“ 

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<Ein Banner von Jung-geun, das beim japanisch-koreanischen Fußballspiel am 12. Oktober 2010 zu sehen war (Foto unten)>

 Während An Jung-geun in Japan oft als Terrorist bezeichnet wird, ist er für Koreaner ein Held, der versuchte, sein Land vor der japanischen Kolonialherrschaft zu schützen. Noch heute wird er oft als Ikone verwendet, um Patriotismus zu wecken, und sein Bild ist bei Fußballspielen zwischen Japan und Korea auf den koreanischen Tribünen zu sehen. Aus diesem Grund scheint Hongs Fehler in Südkorea als schwerwiegendes Problem angesehen zu werden.

 Hong erklärte zu dem Vorfall: „Die Organisatoren der Gedenkfeier baten mich, einen Kranz zu schicken. Ich bestellte einen bei einem Floristen, doch der Florist schickte irrtümlicherweise einen Kranz, der eigentlich für eine Beerdigung gedacht war.“

Quelle: Gadget Tsushin, 28. Oktober 2011

http://getnews.jp/archives/148410

[Korea] Ein südkoreanischer Abgeordneter schenkt Hirobumi Ito versehentlich Blumen. Er erntet dafür Kritik: „Es ist der Jahrestag von An Jung-geuns Heldentat!“ [10/28]

http://kamome.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/news4plus/1319750818/

150:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/10/28 (Fri) 09:23:20.73 ID:QsiFE6C7

In Korea gibt es die sogenannte „An Jung-geun Memorial Hall“, die An Jung-geun ehrt.

http://www.seoulnavi.com/special/5031146

Dort ist die Browning M1900 ausgestellt, die Waffe, mit der An Jung-geun Ito Hirobumi ermordet haben soll.

http://world.kbs.co.kr/src/images/photo_gall/seoul_touring/ahnjg_memorial-09.jpg

Übrigens:

Die heutige An Jung-geun-Gedenkhalle wurde letztes Jahr zum 100. Jahrestag des Attentats renoviert. Vor der Renovierung

war die von An Jung-geun bei dem Attentat verwendete Waffe die Browning Hi-Power (eingeführt 1934), die es zum Zeitpunkt des Attentats (1909) auf der Erde noch nicht gab.

Mai 2002

http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~hirakatu/anjyukon-photo.htm

November 2006

http://www.goma-chan.com/odekake/041_seoul/seoul005/seoul05.html

August 2007

http://www.justmystage.com/home/minoworld/korea03.html

Browning M1900

http://www.tokoservice.co.jp/lib64/share/y/pichori/1911/history/photo/BrowningM1900.jpg

Browning Hi-Power

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~gun/gun_pic/sonota/hp-mk3/hp-mk3.jpg

222:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/11/02(Wed) 15:36:53.47 ID:0vGXU4YC

Koreanische Wissenschaftler könnten Dokumente wie Ito Hirobumis Kommentare über Korea und An Jung-geuns Gefängniserinnerungen leicht erhalten, indem sie die japanische Regierung oder Forscher danach fragen. Sind sie also einfach dumm genug

Why An Jung-geun's "On Oriental Peace" is remembered now

[Korea] "Utilize the Spirit of a Great Power for the Good of Humanity" - Why Ahn Jung-geun's "Oriental Peace Theory" is Recalled Now

2011/10/21 (Fri) 00:22:15.89

 The Western world is currently facing a situation where it is impossible to predict what lies ahead. Italy and Greece, the founding fathers of Europe, are particularly at risk. Greece has dominated recent world news. A general strike in Greece has led to hunger and the paralysis of public transportation, even paralyzing key national functions.

 As the crisis shows signs of worsening, an even bigger problem is the high possibility that a Greek default could spread to all of Europe. In effect, the era of Europe has long since come to an end.

 In that case, Asia is the only place the world can rely. However, the reality in Asia is still not one for optimism. Let's look first at the Korean Peninsula.

(Omitted)

 We still have a long way to go before we can find a path to peace on the Korean Peninsula, but we must persevere and not give up. Why? Because we have a clear future. What is the wise direction for our policy at a time like this? It is to gradually move away from a policy of exclusive dependence on the United States.

 We need to see through the underlying intentions of the United States, which boasts to the world that it is a country of mutual defense and mutual friendship and absolute allyship. When we consider that the threat to the Korean Peninsula is a threat to the United States, and that the opening of the Korean economic market means the opening of the vast Asian economic market, we cannot help but question the extent to which a true ROK-U.S. relationship can be reciprocal.

 The truth of U.S. policy toward Korea within the Korean Peninsula to date has already been revealed by historical fact. Of course, it is also true that U.S. assistance at times was extremely helpful in the reconstruction of the Republic of Korea. At this point, we must realize that the partner we should be concerned with is not the United States, but China. And then there's Japan, and even the entire Asia region.

 Today, Asia possesses limitless potential and possibilities, yet it remains divided and entangled. Instead of cooperation, each country is choosing the foolish path of isolation and pursuing its own path. Xi Jinping, who is expected to become the next power in China, is steadily realizing his ambition to become a world-class powerhouse, as he develops into an economic and military superpower.

 What about Japan? Last year, the country was weakened by the earthquake, tsunami, and damage to its nuclear power plant. Japan's major global corporations have now surrendered to South Korean companies. The aftereffects of this disaster are expected to continue unpredictably. Even in such circumstances, as their character suggests, they are striving for a comeback.

 In this situation, the three Asian countries' deeply rooted historical entanglements, along with their acute territorial disputes, are the main reasons why they cannot work together toward a common goal. This reality gives us much to ponder. It's time to make the most of our great-power mentality.

 We are a people who have traditionally followed in the footsteps of great powers and valued the greater good. We can no longer simply think about our own country; we must realize that we have a historical destiny to become a nation that considers Asia and the world.

 At this juncture, I am reminded of a pioneer. It was An Jung-geun, who advocated the "Theory of Eastern Peace" about 100 years ago. Former Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi was executed in Harbin because he was the root cause of our nation's downfall. However, what's important is to remember An Jung-geun's confession that he had no choice but to execute Ito because he was a person who was obstructing and harming peace in the East.

 That's right. 100 years ago, he already emphasized the value of peace between the three East Asian nations. He foresaw that the peace of all humanity rests on the three nations of Korea, China, and Japan, going beyond the three East Asian nations to encompass all of Asia. Until now, various relationships and reasons have led to conflict, hatred, and hostility. However, for the sake of the future of humanity, I believe we should acknowledge and grieve together that if we cooperate, we will all survive, and if we fail to cooperate, we will all perish.

 Written by: Editor of the same newspaper (Note: The Japanese translation was a bit strange, and the blog administrator made some minor edits, such as adding subjects, punctuation, and line breaks, due to the English translation.)

Source: Cheonji Ilbo (Korean) [Cheonji Times] Why Ahn Jung-geun's "Oriental Peace Theory" comes to mind

http://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=100615

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[South Korea] A "library raid" project has begun to destroy or correct any books in university libraries that refer to "Takeshima" or "Sea of ​​Japan"!

[South Korea] A "library raid" project has begun to destroy or correct any books in university libraries that refer to "Takeshima" or "Sea of ​​Japan" [10/25]★2

 1: [―{}@{}@{}-] Korean Monkeys (Korean Monkeys) @Zooφ ★: 2011/10/26 (Wed) 10:00:27.76 ID:???

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(Korean magazine) "Asia Keizai"

 Someone has launched a "library raid." Their target is foreign books that refer to "Takeshima" or "Sea of ​​Japan." It's "Takeshima Day," October 25, 2011. We met with Ko Chang-geun (pictured), chairman of the International Solidarity for the Protection of Dokdo, who is currently running a project known as the "Library Raid Incident," which seeks to destroy or correct the contents of the above-mentioned foreign books in university libraries in South Korea.

 October 25th is the day in 1900 when Emperor Gojong issued Royal Decree No. 41, clearly establishing Dokdo as South Korean territory. However, five years later, Japan declared Dokdo to be uninhabited, renamed it Takeshima, and incorporated it into Shimane Prefecture. Since then, Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom have begun circulating maps featuring the names Takeshima and Sea of ​​Japan.

 And so, over the course of more than 100 years, these names have been solidified as fact in major documents and maps around the world. Given this reality, Koh believes that vague slogans alone are insufficient to protect Dokdo, which is why he has changed the names "Takeshima" and "Sea of ​​Japan" to "Dokdo" and "Sea of ​​Japan" (presumably a misspelling of "East Sea") in geographically-accomplished maps and academic journals published by world-renowned publishers like Oxford University and Harvard Press.

 But the reality isn't so simple. He has sent official letters of cooperation to the presidents of 32 universities, including Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University, requesting a response, but no universities have yet offered any significant assistance.

 "Change must begin with the universities that attract the most elite. 80% of the foreign books in Korea's university libraries are written as 'Takeshima' and 'Sea of ​​Japan,'" Koh says angrily. With the recent influx of international students from China, Vietnam, and other countries, he believes that the English books they read should teach them that 'Dokdo is our land,' which is why he won't give up on his library raid project.

 Another method he proposed for permanently preserving Dokdo under its effective control was education. He believed that if Japan were to ideologically arm its middle school students through education, we should counter it through university education. Chairman Ko explained the reason why the International Coalition for the Protection of Dokdo is running the Dokdo Academy.

 Song Min-hyun (27, majoring in economics at Seoul National University), who completed his 20th Dokdo Academy course, said, "Through the territorial theory education at Dokdo Academy, I understood Japan's ambitions. The chances of Japan filing a lawsuit for the return of Dokdo to an international court don't seem all that high, but when you consider that the US designated Dokdo as a 'territorially undesignated area and disputed area' in 2008, it seems clear that Japanese politics are constantly trying to influence the issue."

 Lee Seong-gyu (21, Yonsei University, Business Administration Department), who completed the 20th academy course with Song, also said, "Japan is distorting middle school history textbooks and injecting its own logic into young people. Our country must also strengthen the education of young students."

Source: Asia Economy (Korean)

"Domestic university libraries are scrutinizing the spelling of 'Takeshima'"

http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=sisa6&idxno=2011102511043662142

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Participants in South Korean beauty pageant asked to provide sexual favours.

Participants from various countries at an international beauty pageant hosted by South Korea are asked to provide "sexual favors." Police who report the allegations are also being bribed.

 Allegations that participants from various countries at an international beauty pageant hosted by South Korea were sexually harassed and even asked to provide "sexual favors" have been made, causing a stir.

 According to reports by British media including the BBC on the 19th, Amy Willerton (19), a British woman (pictured), who participated in the 2011 Miss Asia Pacific World competition held in South Korea from the 1st to the 15th of this month, said, "I was sexually harassed by Korean officials, who tried to remove my jacket, among other things."

 Willerton also claims that members of the organizing committee blatantly asked participants for sexual favors, saying, "You know what you need to do to win, right?"

 The Miss Asia Pacific World organizing committee is made up of South Koreans. Over 50 participants from various countries held events in Seoul, Daegu, and other locations from the 1st, before competing in the finals in Busan on the 15th. The grand prize was $20,000 (approximately 1.5 million yen).

 Willerton testified that the organizers gave her a room without a bed and only provided her with one meal a day, and pointed out that the winner was Miss Venezuela, who did not participate in the talent competition. She also claimed that she reported the sexual harassment to the police, but that organizing committee officials bribed the police right in front of her. Willerton left Korea mid-way through the competition.

 Choi Young-cheol, a founder of the organizing committee, said, "There were shortcomings in the hotel reservations made by the local organizing committees.

As for the sexual harassment, one factor was that foreigners were sensitive to Korean-style greetings and the like."

 He also acknowledged that the tight schedule meant that some participants were unable to get meals. The Daegu Bukbu Police Station, which responded to the report, said, "We explained to the reporter how to file a sexual harassment complaint. We received a business card at the scene, but no money or gifts were ever received."

http://www.chosunonline.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/21/2011102100750.html

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 Considering that this type of scandal is being reported in major newspapers, it seems fair to say that freedom of speech and the press is at least better secured in Korea than in Japan. Even in Japan, "sex for money," sexual harassment, and power harassment are apparently rampant in the entertainment industry. But because the "clients" are executives of sponsoring companies, CEOs, and other senior executives of major corporations, the major newspapers never report on them. Occasionally, a weekly magazine will publish a scoop article.

 When the former prime minister's geisha scandal occurred in 1989, foreign media outlets began to make a fuss and distribute articles all over the world, and Japanese media outlets followed suit and began reporting on it as well.

 One of the most important indicators of freedom of the press and freedom of speech is the presence or absence of taboo. In that respect, Japanese mass media reporting is next to garbage. My impression is that South Korea is far ahead.

Why do Koreans insist on origin theories, fabricate their own history, and behave aggressively toward others?

98:<丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´）さん: 2011/10/26 (Wed) 05:34:21.22 ID:r+AADkDm

 Why do Koreans insist on origin theories, fabricate their own history, and behave aggressively toward others? 

 The reason is that 49% of Koreans suffer from narcissistic personality disorder.

■The principles behind the conflict between people with narcissistic personality disorder and others

　

　1) They believe themselves to be superior and superior (obsessive-compulsive).

　2) They are unable to find evidence of their superiority beyond their own inner self, and are constantly anxious (anxiety disorder).

　3) Because of 1) and 2), they actively display themselves, ignoring the facts, and constantly seek praise from others (dependence on others/coercion).

　4) Furthermore, they strive to eliminate others who contradict 3). Specifically, they shift the blame onto others and treat them aggressively, while encouraging those around them to belittle them.

 Treating Koreans with such personality disorders is essential to realizing friendship between Japan and Korea.

 In other words, 1) can be resolved by having Koreans accept "real-life Koreans."

 It is a mistake to view the cause of Japan-Korea conflict as so-called historical issues or discrimination. This is easily understood when considering the friendly relationship between Japan and Taiwan.

 Making concessions in response to Koreans shifting the blame onto Japan may be beneficial in avoiding temporary conflict, but it will only exacerbate 1) above. We must be aware that in the long run, the situation will become more complicated and serious.

■Reference: 71.2% of South Koreans Suspected of Having Personality Disorders (Dong-A Ilbo, one of South Korea's three major newspapers)

http://japan.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2003021117138

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