The main purpose of this paper is to deal with the historical formation of Japanese image of Korea since the Meiji Restoration.
Japan's image of Korea has been formed through three subsequent periods. During the early Meiji period, Japanese began to...
The main purpose of this paper is to deal with the historical formation of Japanese image of Korea since the Meiji Restoration.
Japan's image of Korea has been formed through three subsequent periods. During the early Meiji period, Japanese began to form an image of inferior Korea derived from historical experiences of Japanese invasions into Korea. Furthermore, Japanese journalism asserted that Japan had a duty to protect Korea from potential threats of Western imperialism and China.
After the Sino-Japanese War and Russo-japanese War, Japanese journalism intensively built the negative image of despicable Korea. In addition, they argued that, as Korea did not have the capability of maintaining its independence, lapin should annex Korea. In consequence, the question of Korea was treated as-domestic affairs during this period.
After the japanese annexation of Korea in 1910, Japan made extorts to implement policies based on the image of despicable Korea. Under these circumstances, Japan actively pursued the policy of assimilation toward Korea.