Sōshi-kaimei; Japanese name-adoption policy for Koreans
Historical term for the 1939–1945 Japanese colonial policy that forced Koreans to adopt Japanese-style surnames and given names. Often referred to by its Japanese name in English-language historical literature.
The Sōshi-kaimei policy was implemented by the Governor-General of Korea in 1939.
Under the Sōshi-kaimei policy, many Koreans were forced to adopt Japanese-style surnames.