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Funding cuts for Japan's North Korean schools reignite divisions over identity, loyalty
Funding cuts for Japan's North Korean schools reignite divisions over identity, loyalty

South China Morning Post

time27-05-2025

  • Politics
  • South China Morning Post

Funding cuts for Japan's North Korean schools reignite divisions over identity, loyalty

Members of the North Korean community in Japan have accused Tokyo of systematically undermining ethnic Korean schools through funding cuts – echoing Pyongyang's denunciation of the policy as a 'violation of human rights' – in a long-running dispute shaped by Tokyo's colonial rule and bitter divisions over identity and loyalty. Advertisement Senior members of Chosen Soren – the pro-Pyongyang organisation representing North Korean residents of Japan – are 'very angry and dissatisfied' and have urged Tokyo to restore funding for their schools, according to Choe Kwan-ik, former managing editor of the Choson Sinbo newspaper. 'Every year, local governments provide less and less financial support to our schools. We have been fighting for years to address this problem caused by the national and local governments, and we are finding that an increasing number of our Japanese friends are also now voicing their opposition to the policy,' Choe told This Week in Asia. 'But basically, Japan is politically very unfriendly to the North Korean community here,' said Choe, who now acts as an adviser to the publication and is active in supporting causes important to Chosen Soren. Policemen stand guard in front of the headquarters of the Chosen Soren, the pro-Pyongyang organisation representing North Korean residents of Japan, in Tokyo. Photo: AFP The organisation is a legacy of Tokyo's colonial rule of the Korean peninsula between 1910 and the end of World War II in 1945, during which thousands of Koreans were brought to Japan to work for Japanese companies. After Japan's surrender, many chose to stay, with their loyalties uncertain on the divided peninsula.

Vinhomes strategically partners with VTK to build a model Korean community in ocean city
Vinhomes strategically partners with VTK to build a model Korean community in ocean city

Malay Mail

time21-05-2025

  • Business
  • Malay Mail

Vinhomes strategically partners with VTK to build a model Korean community in ocean city

HUNG YEN, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - Vinhomes Joint Stock Company and VTK Hung Yen Industrial Park Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (VTK) have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement. This marks a significant step in the development of a Korean community within Ocean City. The partnership aims to enhance the quality of life and working environment for Korean experts, executives, and their families employed at signing ceremony took place within the framework of the "Meet Korea 2025" event held in Hung Yen. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Secretary of the Hung Yen Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Huu Nghia, and Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi present were leaders from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee, various departments and agencies, representatives from Korean trade promotion organizations and business associations, and hundreds of delegates from Vietnamese and Korean enterprises currently investing and operating in the agreement, Vinhomes will develop and offer rental housing and office solutions for VTK and its experts and leaders. Both parties will also collaborate closely to create an eco-urban model seamlessly connected to the industrial park. This initiative aims to build a high-quality living and working environment, fostering a sustainably developing community within the model urban area of Ocean Vinhomes will coordinate with its subsidiaries and companies within the Vingroup ecosystem to provide comprehensive services for the Korean and Vietnamese expert communities working at the Hung Yen Clean Industrial Park. This industrial park, developed by VTK, is located in Hong Tien commune, Khoai Chau district, and Xuan Truc commune, An Thi district, covering an area of over 140 StaynFun will provide dormitory solutions and living amenities such as swimming pools, parks, and community areas for VTK's leadership. Vinpearl will offer industrial catering services, snack options, and event venues, alongside special preferential programs for golf courses and driving ranges for Korean Retail will showcase the diverse amenities at Ocean City, including its shopping centers, commercial streets, and vibrant cultural and entertainment activities. For partner delegations from Korea, VinWonders will organize various group tour and entertainment programs, fostering both cultural exchange and internal will provide on-site medical services, including examinations and emergency support directly within the industrial park. They will also connect with the Vinmec Ocean Park facility for periodic health check-ups and vaccinations. Vinschool and VinUni educational systems will partner with VTK to develop educational and training solutions for the children of employees working at the industrial park, laying a solid foundation for long-term investment will implement preferential policies for personal and company electric vehicles, and collaborate with Green Future to offer rental and pre-owned electric vehicle services. VinFast charging stations will also be quickly established within the Hung Yen Clean Industrial Park, ensuring a convenient experience for vehicle users. Notably, VinBus will operate internal bus routes and connecting routes from the Hung Yen Clean Industrial Park to Ocean City, enhancing flexibility and environmental friendliness for daily to its meticulous planning and all-in-one amenity system, Ocean City is being dubbed the "New Korean Hub" in Vietnam. It notably features K-Town, a district with hundreds of shops, brands, and services strongly reflecting Korean culture. Many other Korean-standard amenities are already present or soon to arrive, including the Korean Global School, a Korean Medical Center, and the Aquafield Korean-standard relaxation center within Vincom Mega Mall Ocean City. These are crucial components that will meet all the entertainment, health, and education needs of the Korean community living and working in the comprehensive cooperation with VTK demonstrates the Company's strong commitment to fostering sustainable development, green transformation, and elevating living standards for the Korean expert and labor community. Ocean City is also receiving significant investment to become a leading model mixed-use urban area, truly deserving its reputation as the best place to live for the international community in #Vinhomes The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Vinhomes Vinhomes is Vietnam's leading real estate investment, business, and management company. Renowned for its scale, rapid development, and top-tier service quality, Vinhomes provides an ideal urban living experience with professionally planned residential areas, synchronized utility services, and a green, clean environment, helping to shape a new lifestyle for Vietnamese people. Currently, Vinhomes has developed and managed 30 urban areas nationwide, primarily in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, and continues to expand into other localities. About VTK Hung Yen Industrial Park Investment and Development Co., Ltd. VTK (Vietnam Korea Together) is the investor of the VTK Clean Industrial Park in Hung Yen. This industrial park is the first Korean-style industrial complex within the Hung Yen Provincial Clean Industrial Cluster, managed by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), a state-owned entity under Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. Businesses leasing space in this complex are primarily Korean companies based in Korea or those with Korean shareholders.

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