Politics of Korean Language Textbooks in the Two Koreas

This book investigates the politics embedded in the Korean-language textbooks utilised between 1895 and 2019, within the context of one Korea (pre-colonial and colonial eras), the divided Koreas, and an ethnic Korean group residing in Japan (Chongryon).

By analysing the inclusions and omissions from Korean-language the author successfully highlights the impact of Korean politics, making clear how r...