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Sometimes I see a mini van carrying Korean tourists standing in front of the U.N. military cemetery. As expected, they take some pictures and leave right away. It's some what different from foreigners, especially Westerners who visited there. Of course, they also take pictures, but most spend more time reading the tombstone in front of the cemetery. Why is there such a difference? National view? Historical view? Anyway, I'm enjoying this observation because of my curiosity about the thoughts and actions of people from all walks of life. . Of course, it is a must-visit place for me to visit the "Thai-Burma Railway Center" (Death Railway Museum). Because there are many historical materials that can't be found in the JEATH War Museum. I mean there are many specific and realistic photographic materials and records on the harsh suppression and forced labor when they were captured and imprisoned during the war. It also overlaps with the desperate Jews I saw in Auschwitz, Poland. Remember that any country becomes so miserable if it goes down or loses a war. It¡®s founded and operated by Australian Rod Beattie, a railway history expert, with private funds. Maybe that's why he has a lot of Australians and Anglo-Americans coming as a group tour. . Particularly impressive to me was that they even brought their young children and listened seriously to the professional guide's explanation. They were silent in front of pictures of the then horrific U.N. prisoners on display everywhere. It was like a silence of anger. And soon they explained something to their children. Seeing these active and respectful parents, I felt not only envious but also respectful of them. I have a lot of similar experiences. For example, 30 years ago at the National Museum in Tunis. There was a large chart of Carthage in its main hall. The scene where a German couple explains the sea map to their children in detail. (Note: The sea map, which was made about 3,000 years ago, was incredibly precise.) . Every time I saw them, I thought they would never repeat shameful history. I try to talk to them unless it's rude. Because there is a lot to learn. Some people asked back with a look of surprise when I introduced them that I was from Seoul, Korea. What does Koreans have to do with this place? Because Japan is the main culprit of the Pacific War at that time. In this war, only the words "Japan" and "Japanese military" are mentioned, but they have never heard or read the words "Korea or Korean military." In fact, Korea didn't exist at that time. . Today's story is from the 'Museum of the Railway of Death'. It's a heartbreaking story indeed. I think it's a kind of karma for Koreans who have little historical consciousness. The museum was crowded with Western tourists. Among them, there was a Western tourist team (5 to 6 people) accompanied by a local guide. I was in the same exhibition room with them. The guide's explanation was serious. I could hear him too. At the moment, the guide's explanation brought me to my senses. . ¡°Japanese and Koreans were whipping and whipping so hard and 59 prisoners were killed.¡± . In other words, he said that 59 Allied prisoners who were put into the railroad work were killed by merciless beatings by the Japanese and Koreans. . A Western woman who was listening to the guide's explanation seriously met my eyes while looking at me. It was like a questionable smile with vigilance. She seemed to think of me as a ruthless Japanese or Korean as the guide said. I thought it was possible. But I wanted to tell them the truth. After the guide's explanation, it was time for tourists to see the exhibits. At this time, I approached the guide for a moment and said. But as soon as he saw me, he asked, "You Japanese?" When I said I was a Korean, then the guide called his tourists and immediately said, as if he had found something new. "He is Korean." I suddenly caught the eyes of many Westerners around me. Their eyes were not very good. I felt a little nervous. . *Conversation with guide . Me: Excuse me. I am from Korea. I overheard your explanation, and you said Koreans and Japanese whipped poor prisoners and killed 59 people. That's not true. At that time, there were no Koreans because there was no country called Korea. As you know, everyone's nationality was Japan. Because Joseon was annexed by Japan. Korea, or Koreans, was born on August 15, 1948. I'm sure you're aware of that. . He: Of course I know that very well. But as a guide, there are times when I explain it to customers easily. However, it is true that some data showed that Koreans (Joseon people) participated in the construction of the Death Railway as security guards, or that the Japanese hired about 2,000 healthy young Koreans to use them as security guards. . Me: Really? Then we need to check the facts. What's certain is the postwar U.N. judgment. According to the records, about 300 young Joseon men were forced to take charge of security. In addition, 23 Koreans were sentenced to death in the name of Japanese war criminals. Therefore, during the Pacific War, there was a word for Koreans, but there was no word for Koreans. Therefore, in the future, I think you should exclude the word "Korean" from the explanation that the Japanese mercilessly whipped and killed prisoners of war. . He: I see. Actually, I didn't mean to hurt Koreans on purpose. And I will explain to my guests that Koreans today are different from Koreans under Japanese colonial rule. . Me: Thank you very much for understanding what I mean. .
Fortunately, this guide listened to everything I said. And he generally agreed with me. At this time, two other guides came to us. One was Thai and the other was Australian. They knew the guide who was talking to me well. The guide who was talking to me told the two guides what we had been talking about. And the two guides hurriedly entered the exhibition hall, nodding their heads to agree with me. . Today was a very rewarding day for me. Once again, I realize the importance of the state. We must create a prosperous Korea and a powerful nation along with self-defense. This miserable and shameful history should never be handed down to our descendants again. Freedom is a truth beyond time and space that is not free. . My world trip is thanks to the successful passport power of Korea.
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