ISSN : 2466-2542
Korea’s independence and liberation have been recognized as historically significant national values. Accordingly, related information contents have been actively collected, digitized, and provided through various institutions and databases at the national level. On the other hand, the history of collaboration with Japanese imperialism—commonly referred to as “pro-Japanese”—has been perceived as an uncomfortable legacy accompanied by negative memories and sentiments. As a result, discussions concerning the collection, management, preservation, and public access of related informational contents remain notably insufficient and fragmented. However, the history of pro-Japanese collaboration constitutes an integral part of Korean history and was contemporaneous with, and closely intertwined with, the processes of independence and liberation. In other words, to prevent historical distortion and ensure an accurate understanding of the past, systematic investigation and analysis of information contents related to pro-Japanese collaboration are essential. Therefore, in this study, the current status of pro-Japanese record information content was investigated.