Diasporas in Japan and Glocalism 4-Literature

This review focuses on Volume 4, <i>Literature</i>, from <i>Zainichi Diaspora and Glocalism</i>, edited by the Japanese Studies Institute of Dongguk University. This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the historical development and cultural challenges faced by Zainichi diaspora literature. It explores the processes of formation, hybridity, resistance, and coexistence through its four sections：“Formation and Development,” “Settlement and Hybridity,” “Antagonism and Representation,” and “Coexistence and Peace.” The works of authors such as Kim Sok-pom, Yu Miri, and Lee Hoe-sung are examined in relation to historical events and identity issues, emphasizing how Zainichi literature responds to themes of political violence, displacement, and memory. This volume provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse aspects of Zainichi literature, this volume offers new perspectives to both researchers and a broader readership.