Darkness in the Land of the Rising Sun: How the Japanese Discriminate Against Ethnic Koreans Living in Japan

Authors

• Paul E. Kim

Abstract

The note examines the systemic discrimination faced by ethnic Koreans in Japan, rooted in historical, legal, and social structures. It argues that despite constitutional guarantees of equality, the Japanese judiciary and government perpetuate discrimination through restrictive nationality laws, naturalization processes, and the failure to enforce international human rights treaties effectively. The note advocates for legal reforms and international pressure to address these issues and ensure equal rights for ethnic minorities.

Disciplines

Contracts | Human Rights Law | Insurance Law | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Paul E. Kim, Darkness in the Land of the Rising Sun: How the Japanese Discriminate Against Ethnic Koreans Living in Japan, 4 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 479 (1996).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol4/iss2/15