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History of Hanja use in Korean newspapers

What is it about?

Hanja (Chinese characters) has historically been used in Korean publications. We review Korea's history of written language and colonialism and analyze newspaper headlines to shed light on how language functions as a symbol of national identity.

Why is it important?

Our findings of Korean newspaper headlines show that the usage of Hanja was influenced by assimilation policies under Japanese rule and in the years following liberation. The fluctuating usage of Hanja versus Hangul represents the attempted oppression of Korea's national identity by the Japanese government, and the subsequent resiliency of the Korean people in restoring their national identity through language.

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The following have contributed to this page:
Jaeeun Kwak and Jaehee Kwak
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