Names of Korea
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There are various names of Korea in use today that are all derived from those of ancient Koreanic kingdoms and dynasties. The choice of name often depends on the language, whether the user is referrin
1884 stamp reading "Corean Post"
1885 stamp reading "Korea"
1900 stamp reading "Imperial Korean Post"
The name of Korea was first recorded in Chinese classic Shanhaijing vol.12. As shown in the picture, “Korea is located on the east of Lieyang (列陽, lit. 'Yang side of the Lie River'), south of Haibei Mountains; Lieyang belongs to the state of Yan."
Chongryon
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The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, abbreviated as Chongryon or Chōsen Sōren, is one of two main organisations for Zainichi Koreans, the other being Mindan. It has close ties to Nort
Former headquarters of Chongryon, Chiyoda, Tokyo
The DPRK flag hoisted in Chongryon.
Classroom at Tokyo Korean High School with photographs of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il