Ten Chongryon Korean high schools in Japan have been excluded from the free high school policy since 2013, prompting a four-year legal battle.
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Ten Chongryon Korean high schools in Japan have been excluded from the free high school policy since 2013, prompting a four-year legal battle.
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Hiroshima Chongryon Korean high school became a central figure in a legal battle against the Japanese government. Since 2013, Japan's free high school policy has excluded ten Chongryon schools from receiving educational grants. In response, five of these institutions filed a claim for damages, leading to a four-year court case. The trial concluded with a significant decision on July 19, 2017. This case reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the Chongryon community in Japan regarding educational equality.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of Japan's education policy on minority schools.
- Follow the legal battle of Chongryon Korean high schools.
- Meet key figures like Lee Youngchul and Shinzo Abe.
Did You Know
- Since 2013, 10 Chongryon Korean high schools have been excluded from Japan's free high school policy.
- Five Chongryon schools filed a claim for damages against the Japanese government.
- The legal battle lasted four years, focusing on the Hiroshima Chongryon Korean high school.
- A significant trial decision was made on July 19, 2017.
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What is the free high school policy in Japan?
Since 2013, Japan's free high school policy has excluded 10 Chongryon Korean high schools.
What legal action did Chongryon Korean high schools take against the Japanese government?
Five Chongryon Korean high schools filed a claim for damages against the Japanese government, leading to a legal battle that lasted four years.
When was the significant trial decision for Hiroshima Chongryon Korean high school made?
The significant trial decision for Hiroshima Chongryon Korean high school was made on July 19, 2017.
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