Why Japan Is Obsessed with Korean History Part 3: Japan Commemorates the Annexation of Joseon
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Book Introduction
At least every Korean should know
A record from an old photo album I came across in a used bookstore in Tokyo!
On August 29, 1910, the Korean Empire disappeared from history.
The so-called "Annexation Treaty" concluded by the third Resident-General Terauchi and Yi Wan-yong was promulgated in just a week, and the Japanese Empire released a photo album to "commemorate" it.
『Joseon Photo Album Commemorating Annexation』.
It contained the faces of those in power and pro-Japanese collaborators during the Japanese colonial period, as well as the landscape of Joseon as seen through the eyes of the Japanese.
Japan celebrated the incident that we remember as a national disgrace, calling it the 'Gyeongsul Gukchi'.
The author first received this photo album from his uncle, lawyer Lee Sang-hyeok, immediately after completing his military service.
My uncle bought this photo album at the used bookstore street in Kanda, Tokyo.
Later, in 1993, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs published a reprint and distributed it to people around them with the phrase, “Let’s not repeat this shameful history.”
The people and background in the photo were listed without explanation.
That blank space occupied the author's mind for a long time.
“How meaningful would it be if we could add historical context to this scene?”
In 2023, the author's book, "Why is Japan Obsessed with Korean History?", was selected as a Kyobo Bookstore bestseller and Sejong Bookstore's Best Liberal Arts Book, creating a sensation.
He continued the series with 『Baekje Place Names and Shrines in Japan』, which explored Baekje relics by directly visiting various parts of Japan.
And this year, the 80th anniversary of liberation and the 120th anniversary of the Eulsa Treaty, he returned with the 『Joseon Photo Album Commemorating Annexation』.
The aim was to add commentary to the scenes in the photos, to show the past and the present intertwined, and to ask how we should face and remember the past.
This book is not simply a commentary on an old photo album.
It is a historical piece of evidence that vividly reminds today's readers of the reality of the annexation that Japanese imperialism 'celebrated'.
At the same time, it reminds us that history is not a stuffed record of the past, but a mirror that reflects the present and tomorrow.
The moment we forget our past mistakes, the same mistakes are repeated.
But only when we face that painful history can we hope for a better future.
"Why Is Japan Obsessed with Korean History 3: Japan Commemorates the Annexation of Joseon" is not simply a history book; it is a weighty question posed to all those who seek to move forward into the future through memory and reflection.
A record from an old photo album I came across in a used bookstore in Tokyo!
On August 29, 1910, the Korean Empire disappeared from history.
The so-called "Annexation Treaty" concluded by the third Resident-General Terauchi and Yi Wan-yong was promulgated in just a week, and the Japanese Empire released a photo album to "commemorate" it.
『Joseon Photo Album Commemorating Annexation』.
It contained the faces of those in power and pro-Japanese collaborators during the Japanese colonial period, as well as the landscape of Joseon as seen through the eyes of the Japanese.
Japan celebrated the incident that we remember as a national disgrace, calling it the 'Gyeongsul Gukchi'.
The author first received this photo album from his uncle, lawyer Lee Sang-hyeok, immediately after completing his military service.
My uncle bought this photo album at the used bookstore street in Kanda, Tokyo.
Later, in 1993, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs published a reprint and distributed it to people around them with the phrase, “Let’s not repeat this shameful history.”
The people and background in the photo were listed without explanation.
That blank space occupied the author's mind for a long time.
“How meaningful would it be if we could add historical context to this scene?”
In 2023, the author's book, "Why is Japan Obsessed with Korean History?", was selected as a Kyobo Bookstore bestseller and Sejong Bookstore's Best Liberal Arts Book, creating a sensation.
He continued the series with 『Baekje Place Names and Shrines in Japan』, which explored Baekje relics by directly visiting various parts of Japan.
And this year, the 80th anniversary of liberation and the 120th anniversary of the Eulsa Treaty, he returned with the 『Joseon Photo Album Commemorating Annexation』.
The aim was to add commentary to the scenes in the photos, to show the past and the present intertwined, and to ask how we should face and remember the past.
This book is not simply a commentary on an old photo album.
It is a historical piece of evidence that vividly reminds today's readers of the reality of the annexation that Japanese imperialism 'celebrated'.
At the same time, it reminds us that history is not a stuffed record of the past, but a mirror that reflects the present and tomorrow.
The moment we forget our past mistakes, the same mistakes are repeated.
But only when we face that painful history can we hope for a better future.
"Why Is Japan Obsessed with Korean History 3: Japan Commemorates the Annexation of Joseon" is not simply a history book; it is a weighty question posed to all those who seek to move forward into the future through memory and reflection.
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Introduction_History that at least every Korean should know
001_ Cover
002_ Inside cover
003_ Title page
004_ Commemorative plaque 1
005_ Commemorative plaque 2
006_ Commemorative plaque 3
007_ Preface
008_ Table of Contents
009_ Table of Contents
010_ Introduction to Japanese Imperial Family Members 1
011_ Introduction to Japanese Imperial Family Members 2
012_ Introduction to the Imperial Family of the Korean Empire 1
013_ Introduction to the Imperial Family of the Korean Empire 2
014_ The Imperial Edict and the Legacy
015_ Japanese Cabinet Minister at the time of annexation
016_ The Tonggam and the Vice Tonggam
017_ Cabinet Ministers and Chairman of the Privy Council of the Korean Empire
018_ The head of the Annexation Treaty signing room and the Residency-General
019_ Yamagata Privy Council Chairman and Military Commander
020_ New President of Resident-General Terauchi's Feast
021_ Key officials at the time of merger 1
022_ Key officials at the time of merger 2
023_ Key officials at the time of merger 3
024_ Yongsan Parking Army Officers and Joseon Parking Army Command
025_ Vice-Minister and his party and Captain Okubo
026_ Commemorating the Crown Prince's visit to Korea
027_ Empress Sunjeonghyo and Chinjamsil
028_ Kaesong Manwoldae Procession
029_ Handwriting of Ito Hirobumi and Sone Arasuke
030_ Commemorative photo 1
031_ Commemorative photo 2
032_ Commemoration of the disaster of the Hanabusa construction crew
033_ Donghakdang and Kim Ok-gyun
034_ Media and Chosun-related figures
035_ Japanese Embassy in Korea
035_ The first and last legation
036_ Key Japanese officials before the annexation
037_ Commemorative photo 3
038_ Bukgwan Battle Monument and Joseon's National Treasures
039_ National seal and handwriting
040_ Joseon's famous people 1
041_ Joseon's famous scholars 2
042_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 1
043_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 2
044_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 3
045_ Newspaper reporters and correspondents
046_ Joseon's currency
047_ Joseon products
048_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 1
049_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 2
050_ Major public and private commemorative writings 3
051_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 4
052_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 5
053_ Joseon Aristocrats' Inland Tour Group 1
054_ Joseon Aristocrats' Inland Tour Group 2
055_ The appearance of Gyeongseong
056_ The Residency-General and the Residency-General's Residence
057_ Gyeongseong
058_ Gyeongseong
059_ Gyeongseong
060_ Eowon in Changdeokgung Palace
061_ Changdeokgung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace
062_ Gyeongbokgung Palace
063_ Embassies of various countries in Gyeongseong
064_ Gyeongseong's courts and courtrooms
065_ Gyeongseong 4
066_ Gyeongseong 5
067_ Incheon 1
068_ Incheon 2
069_ Personality
070_ Hwanghae-do
071_ Pyongyang 1
072_ Pyongyang 2
073_ Pyongyang 3
074_ Jinnampo
075_ Shinuiju
076_ Suwon
077_ Busan 1
078_ Busan 2
079_ Busan 3
080_ Masan
081_ Mokpo and Gunsan
082_ Gyeongju
083_ Chongseokjeong and Seokwangsa Temple
084_ Wonsan and Hamheung
085_ Hamheung
086_ Seongjin Port
087_ Cheongjin, Hoeryong
088_ Attractions
089_ Gwangryang Bay and Juan Salt Farm
090_ Japanese School
091_ Lifestyle 1
092_ Lifestyle 2
093_ Lifestyle 3
094_ Lifestyle 4
095_ Lifestyle 5
096_ Lifestyle 6
097_ Lifestyle 7
098_ Lifestyle 8
099_ Lifestyle 9
100_ Copyright
101_ Copyright 1993
References
001_ Cover
002_ Inside cover
003_ Title page
004_ Commemorative plaque 1
005_ Commemorative plaque 2
006_ Commemorative plaque 3
007_ Preface
008_ Table of Contents
009_ Table of Contents
010_ Introduction to Japanese Imperial Family Members 1
011_ Introduction to Japanese Imperial Family Members 2
012_ Introduction to the Imperial Family of the Korean Empire 1
013_ Introduction to the Imperial Family of the Korean Empire 2
014_ The Imperial Edict and the Legacy
015_ Japanese Cabinet Minister at the time of annexation
016_ The Tonggam and the Vice Tonggam
017_ Cabinet Ministers and Chairman of the Privy Council of the Korean Empire
018_ The head of the Annexation Treaty signing room and the Residency-General
019_ Yamagata Privy Council Chairman and Military Commander
020_ New President of Resident-General Terauchi's Feast
021_ Key officials at the time of merger 1
022_ Key officials at the time of merger 2
023_ Key officials at the time of merger 3
024_ Yongsan Parking Army Officers and Joseon Parking Army Command
025_ Vice-Minister and his party and Captain Okubo
026_ Commemorating the Crown Prince's visit to Korea
027_ Empress Sunjeonghyo and Chinjamsil
028_ Kaesong Manwoldae Procession
029_ Handwriting of Ito Hirobumi and Sone Arasuke
030_ Commemorative photo 1
031_ Commemorative photo 2
032_ Commemoration of the disaster of the Hanabusa construction crew
033_ Donghakdang and Kim Ok-gyun
034_ Media and Chosun-related figures
035_ Japanese Embassy in Korea
035_ The first and last legation
036_ Key Japanese officials before the annexation
037_ Commemorative photo 3
038_ Bukgwan Battle Monument and Joseon's National Treasures
039_ National seal and handwriting
040_ Joseon's famous people 1
041_ Joseon's famous scholars 2
042_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 1
043_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 2
044_ Major Japanese Officials and Civilians 3
045_ Newspaper reporters and correspondents
046_ Joseon's currency
047_ Joseon products
048_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 1
049_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 2
050_ Major public and private commemorative writings 3
051_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 4
052_ Major Official and Civilian Commemorative Writings 5
053_ Joseon Aristocrats' Inland Tour Group 1
054_ Joseon Aristocrats' Inland Tour Group 2
055_ The appearance of Gyeongseong
056_ The Residency-General and the Residency-General's Residence
057_ Gyeongseong
058_ Gyeongseong
059_ Gyeongseong
060_ Eowon in Changdeokgung Palace
061_ Changdeokgung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace
062_ Gyeongbokgung Palace
063_ Embassies of various countries in Gyeongseong
064_ Gyeongseong's courts and courtrooms
065_ Gyeongseong 4
066_ Gyeongseong 5
067_ Incheon 1
068_ Incheon 2
069_ Personality
070_ Hwanghae-do
071_ Pyongyang 1
072_ Pyongyang 2
073_ Pyongyang 3
074_ Jinnampo
075_ Shinuiju
076_ Suwon
077_ Busan 1
078_ Busan 2
079_ Busan 3
080_ Masan
081_ Mokpo and Gunsan
082_ Gyeongju
083_ Chongseokjeong and Seokwangsa Temple
084_ Wonsan and Hamheung
085_ Hamheung
086_ Seongjin Port
087_ Cheongjin, Hoeryong
088_ Attractions
089_ Gwangryang Bay and Juan Salt Farm
090_ Japanese School
091_ Lifestyle 1
092_ Lifestyle 2
093_ Lifestyle 3
094_ Lifestyle 4
095_ Lifestyle 5
096_ Lifestyle 6
097_ Lifestyle 7
098_ Lifestyle 8
099_ Lifestyle 9
100_ Copyright
101_ Copyright 1993
References
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GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 29, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 314 pages | 152*225*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791193265635
- ISBN10: 1193265630
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