About one hundred years ago, Korea was divided into two. It is because Japan colonized Korea in 1910. Then, the tragedy started, and it finished in 1945. Nowadays, we can see several boycotts of Japanese products in our surroundings, and then, Japan is being damaged now.

Why is Japanese products' boycott happening in South Korea? South Korea has had bad feelings for Japan. The first reason is the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. During that time, many Koreans died. The second reason is the Japanese annexation of Korea. Referring to the first paragraph, our country was being damaged for 35 years. Then, the Korean government negotiated the agreements that include the rewards of the colonization. However, they were not sent to the people who were damaged by Japan. Simply to explain, the personal reward did not reach Korea.

▲ This picture shows the first Independence Movement of Korea.

Then, Japan said that the colonization was finished 30 years ago, and they pronounced the regulation of export in Japan. For a few days, South Korea was embarrassed. It is because Japan had the demand for semiconductor materials. However, Samsung and several companies in South Korea are making semiconductor materials. Then, the Korean government said that South Korea should grow without the help of Japan. Until now, the number of Korean visitors in Japan has been decreasing for several months. Moreover, South Koreans have not bought several products made in Japan.

▲ These items are Japanese boycott products.

There was an interview with a Uniqlo employee that the boycott of Japanese products will not last for a long time in South Korea. This comment has angered South Koreans. So, Korean people do not buy Uniqlo's products.

Since the start of the Japanese products' boycott, South Korea has developed to grow by itself. It is important not only to develop domestic economy but also to take a step closer to the future. It is a great challenge in South Korea.

November 11th, 2019

By Yoon-hyeok Park