‘재조일본인’ 사회의 형성과 연구 논점에 관한 시론(試論)

Abstract

This article summarizes studies on Japanese settlers from 1970’s until today and analyzes recent research trends. Studies on Japanese settlers are getting popular in Korea and Japan and also in the United states. As colonial studies on colonial Korea is transferring from economic or political aspect to sociological and cultural studies, studies on Japanese settlers are one of the most anticipated subject today. Recent research trends can be classified to five categories by theme. This paper examines recent studies on private sectors instead colonizers who are close to colonial power. Japanese settlers in its early stages and their offsprings are different generation. Therefore different tools of analyzing are needed. Three different points of view to exam Japanese settlers. First, trans-national points of view are needed to analyze Japanese settlers. Second, uniqueness of Japanese settlers community are needed to be into consideration. Third, mentality of Japanese settlers as colonizer is needed to be studied. This mentality is structured and shared in settlers community and also being regulated in relationship with the colonized. Japanese settlers maintained their position claiming separation with Korean society and this shows their fundamental value.