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The Memorialization Of Historical Memories In East Asia, Bo Ram Yi
The Memorialization Of Historical Memories In East Asia, Bo Ram Yi
Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations
East Asia is embroiled in one of the most titillating historical memory wars in present-day politics. A highly complex and intricate matter, conflict over history is the underpinning strain behind political and social relations between China, South Korea and Japan. Mired by the past, tension often rises from conflict over the Yasakuni Shrine visits, comfort women and the textbook matter.
This dissertation will examine how China, South Korea and Japan maintain their historical memory narratives. Through a case study method, each state is analyzed through five factors: commemoration, rhetoric, education, compensation and punishment.
Overall, China and South Korea have maintained …