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Grappling with Cold War History: Korea's Embattled Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 May 2025

Kim Dong-choon  and
Gavan McCormack
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For the countries of Northeast Asia to construct a future Northeast Asian community, or commonwealth, along something like European lines, a shared vision of the future is necessary, and for that they must first arrive at a shared understanding of the past. The turbulent 20th century of colonialism, war, and liberation struggle looms as a large obstacle. Most attention focuses on Japan (Has it admitted, apologized, compensated for its crimes? Has it been sincere?), or on China (Has it faced the catastrophes of its revolution, including the Great Leap and the Cultural Revolution? Has it acknowledged or apologized for them?). As the “Great Powers” of East Asia, however, both Japan and China strive to construct a pure and proud history and identity, and to divert attention from the dark episodes of their past.

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Asia-Pacific Journal , Volume 7 , Issue 8 , February 2009 , e6
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[1] For the Associated Press review of the evidence and its significance [with interactive video], Charles J. Hanley and Jae-Soon Chang, “Summer of Terror: At least 100,000 said executed by Korean ally of US in 1950,” posted at Japan Focus, 23 July 2008, and Charles J. Hanley and Jae-Soon Chang, “Children ‘Executed’ in 1950 South Korean Killings: ROK and US responsibility,” Japan Focus, 7 December, 2008.