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Originally Posted by Jaydelart
Japan invaded Korea and most of East Asia. Rational or not, there is still a sense of hatred there, and not just by Koreans: by Chinese, Filipinos, etc.. And it doesn't help that Japan also has it's share of hate for whatever reason.
My great grandmother, who is over 90 years-old, lost her husband in the Philippines, when Japanese soldiers accused him of being a rebel. The reason for hate may be obselete these days, but we can only imagine the kind of things people have been through -- why they remember, and why they feel what they feel.
In my mind, all will settle through time.
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hmmm... I think this might go beyond resentment over the war and colonization but I agree that it contributes to it.
The show didnt touch on this... but I have a theory that intense nationalism in South Korea is to a large extent, the product of compulsory military service.
Its just my own theory though and I think its a good idea for a research grant if it hasnt been done (so anyone specializing in Korean or East Asian studies.... you are welcome
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