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Japan is surely a country that is geographically close to us. However, Japan is often considered as an enemy rather than an ally for most of the South Korean citizens, especially among the elderly. Despite the negative sentiments that Japanese and South Korean citizens have towards each other, Japan and South Korea are economically bound together. In light of such issue, I think it is time for us to find a way to cooperate and live along. However, it is easier said than done. This is why both countries¡¯ governments and citizens must collaborate and exert effort to build a better relationship between the two. Although such efforts will require time and money, they will solidify the relationship between Japan and South Korea.
First, it is important for us to familiarize with each other's cultures and to understand them. Japan and South Korea have contrasting cultures, because the two countries' natural and political environments have been very different from the past. For instance, Japanese dishes are usually served in a plate per person. However, Korean dishes are usually served in a big plate for everybody to share the food. Realizing that our cultures are different, it would be unwise for one to conclude that Japan is not friendly or that Korea is unhygienic. As the saying goes, ¡°Different is not wrong¡±, we should try to understand each other instead of pinpointing out each other¡¯s differences. Eventually, learning will lead to understanding and understanding will lead to a better relationship between Japan and South Korea.
Second, we should clean up our past history, and open a new beginning to the South Korea-Japan relationship. There are evidence of Japan's wrongdoings against South Korea during their colonial times. What South Koreans are asking for is not huge economic compensation; rather, the South Koreans deserve truthful apologies from the Japanese government and citizens. Such genuine action from Japan will ease away the pain and hurtful memories of the South Koreans and their descendants. Also, the South Korean government must deal with the pro-Japanese groups and companies in our country, and confiscate the enormous amount of money that their ancestors earned by working for Japan during their imperialism. In addition, the apologies and compensations should not be associated with political or economic power, to prevent mishaps such as the economic compensation that never reached the victims and families under the term of the ex-President Park. In such ways, the South Korean and Japanese governments can reconcile for a better Korea-Japan relationship.
Lastly, South Korean and Japanese governments must cooperate together to revise their textbooks for students to learn the correct history. History has always been a controversial issue between the two countries that often sparked disputes. History textbooks were always suspected of distortion and bribery from politicians and other related powers. However, it is time for change. More history scholars from both nations should participate in producing history textbooks to achieve a common point, instead of textbook company's employees. History textbooks must be written only based on trustable sources, like historical records instead of assumptions. By influencing young students, the future of our country, the relationship between South Korea and Japan will experience even further improvements.
The current relationship between Japan and South Korea is admittedly not amiable; however, this is no excuse for these countries to give up. With the cooperation and commitment from both nations, improvements and better relationship are reachable goals.