Korea-China-Japan Historical Disputes: Structure and Alternatives

In this paper, the author reviews commonalities and differences in thedistortions of history by Japan and China and also analyzes the politi-cal implications and structure, ultimately to show how the process canbe linked with bringing peace to Northeast Asia. Based on this analy-sis, solutions are sought to address the disputes over history betweenKorea, China, and Japan. In the long term, the historical debates can be addressed by estab-lishing common historical perception based on academic research. Thisis possible when causes for debates such as the Sino-Japanese strugglefor hegemony and the Gando issue raised by Korea are eliminated.Another premise is Japanese reflection on its modern history of aggres-sion. What matters is to put words into action by calling on Japan toreflect upon the history of aggression in an effort to broaden commonhistorical understanding among the three countries civil societies andjointly defending the Japanese pacifist constitution as a universalvalue. When those issues are resolved, the sharing of East Asian historycan realize its true significance of peaceful coexistence.

keywords: historical disputes, Northeast project, Dokdo, Neo-Sino-centrism, Yasukuni shrine, Unified multinational theory.Lee Sin-Cheol is Research Professor at Academy of East Asian Studies, SungkyunkwanUniversity. He received his Ph.D. in history from Sungk, historical disputes, Northeast project, Dokdo, Neo-Sino-centrism, Yasukuni shrine, Unified multinational theory.Lee Sin-Cheol is Research Professor at Academy of East Asian Studies, SungkyunkwanUniversity. He received his Ph.D. in history from Sungk

Reference

Choe, (2007) Committee on Joint History Compilation among Korea,

Kim, (2006) Creating East Asian Community through History,

Lee, (2007) Distorted History in Japans Textbooks and Peace in Asia in the 21st Century Korea-Japan Historical Dispute over the Modern History, Sin-Cheol Sin-cheol Seonin Publishing

Lee, (2004) History of Goguryeo and Northeast Asias Realities,

(2005com/article/zlyj/gjzl/200505/ 328) 朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來 Unification Perspective of Korean Peninsula and Koreas National Future,

Lim, (2007) Historical Disputes in East Asia,

Chinese High School History Textbook, (2004) Translated by Kojima Shinji, Renmin Chubanshe

Ruchang shenghe 如蒼生何, (2005) 「朝鮮半島與中國大戰略」(Korean Peninsula and China’s Great Strategy), Renmin Ribao

Arai, (2006) Seeking Solution to East Asias Historical Prob- lems Translated by Kim Tae-ung,

10.

Woo, (2004) Preparatory Tasks of the Northeast Pro- ject and Chinas National Strategy,

11.

Yeo, (2004) Chinas Northeast Project and Changes in Per- ception of Goguryeo History Journal of Korean His- tory,

12.

Yi, (20052007) -China Behind the Scene Dialogue The Development of the Northeast Project and Our Response, In-cheol

13.

Yu, Seok-jae, (2007) Dongbuk gongjeong judo gigwan-i enjio” (Did NGOs Initiate the “Northeast Project”?),

14.

Choe, Hyeong-du, (2007.June8) U.S.-China Calculation and North Koreas Misunderstanding, MoonhwaDaily

15.

Committee on Joint History Compilation among Korea, China, and Japan, (2005) History Opening Future, Seoul: Han-kyoreh

16.

Kim, Gi-bong, (2006) Creating East Asian Community through History, Seoul: Cheongsa

17.

Lee, Sin-Cheol, (2007) Distorted History in Japans Textbooks andPeace in Asia in the 21st Century, Seoul:Seonin Publishing

18.

Lee, Young-ho, (2004) History of Goguryeo and Northeast Asias Realities, Li, Hanqiu

19.

李寒秋, (2005) 朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來,

20.

Lim, Jie-hyun, (2007.September15) Book Review: Historical Disputes in East Asia, Kyunghyang Sinmun

21.

Lim, Ki-hwan, (2006) Chinas Northeast Project andKoreas Historical Circles Response, New History

22.

市販本, (2001) 新しい歷史敎科書, Tokyo: Fusosha

23.

Meiseisha, (2003) Newest Japanese History , Tokyo: Meiseisha

24.

Korea-China-Japan Historical Disputes: Structure and Alternatives Renmin Chubanshe, (2004) Chinese History:Chinese High School History Textbook, Tokyo: Meishi Shoten

25.

Ruchang shenghe , (2005.September4) Kore-an Peninsula and Chinas Great Strategy,

26.

Shinichi, Arai, (2006) Yeoksa hwahae-neun ganeung hanga , Seoul: Future M&B

27.

Woo, Silha, (2004) Preparatory Tasks of the Northeast Pro-ject and Chinas National Strategy, Seoul: Ullyeok

28.

Yeo, Ho-gyu, (2004) Chinas Northeast Project and Changes in Per-ception of Goguryeo History,

29.

Yi, Do-un, (2005.September9) U.S.-China Behind the SceneDialogue, Seoul Daily

30.

Yi, In-cheol, (2007) The Development of the ortheastProjectandOurResponse,

31.

Yoon, Hwy-Tak , (2004) Neo-Sinocentrism: Creating theChinese Extended Family and the Korean Peninsula, Seoul: Cheongsa

32.

Yu, Seok-jae, (2007.September4) Did NGOs Ini- tiate the Northeast Project?, Chosun Daily

33.

張璉Ĳ(Zhang, Liangui), (2003) 中國復興與朝鮮半(Chinas Resurgence and the Korean Peninsula),

34.

Korea-China-Japan Historical Disputes: Structure and Alternatives GLOSSARY,

35.

Lim, Ki-hwan (Im, Gi-hwan), (2006) “Jungguk-ui dongbuk gongjeong-gwa hanguk yeoksa hakgye-ui daeeung” (China’s Northeast Project and Korea’s Historical Circles’ Response),

36.

Li, Hanqiu 李寒秋, (2005) 『朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來朝鮮半島統一前景和朝鮮民族主義的未來』(Unification Perspective of Korean Peninsula and Korea’s National Future). http://www.10000year.com/Article/Zlyj/gjzl/200505/ 328.htm,

37.

(2001) New History 市販本新しい歷史敎科書,

바로가기메뉴

Article Contents

Vol.47 No.4

Korea-China-Japan Historical Disputes: Structure and Alternatives

Abstract

Reference

Korea Journal