간도문제에 있어서 일본의 책임론에 관한 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to suggest the direction of the Korean government’s policies on Gando by analyzing Japan’s perceptions about Gando and the process of Japan’s intervention in the Gando problem, and identifying Japan’s responsibility for the Gando problem. The analysis of this study shows found that although at first, Japan intervened in the Gando problem with recognizing Gando as the Korean territory, it concluded the Gando Convention with China and surrendered Gando to China in the process of negotiation for the sake of its own benefits, rather than solving the Gando problem fundamentally. As for Japan’s responsibility for the Gando problem, first, Japan has the responsibility for having surrendered Gando to China and not having taken measures after its defeat in the second world war. Second, it has the responsibility for the suffering of Joseon people in Gando and the education of wrong history during the period of Japanese colonial rule. Third, it has the responsibility for having made Manchuria be recognized as the Chinese territory through its control of Manchukuo. And fourth, it has the responsibility for having given cause for the division of Korea into south and north and blocking the opportunity for Korea to restore Gando. Conceivable Methods for holding Japan responsible include first, making diplomatic efforts to have the Japanese government raise the Gando problem to China, together with the promotion of the ‘joint declaration of Korean and Japanese intellectuals,’ second, claiming compensation from Japan, and third, cooperation with North Korea.