also: みんだん
Korean Residents Union in Japan; Mindan
An organization representing South Korean residents in Japan. Often referred to by the abbreviation 民団.
The Korean Residents Union in Japan works to protect the rights of Korean residents in Japan.
I participated in a Mindan event.
Commonly known as 朝鮮総連 or 総連, this is the pro-North Korea counterpart to Mindan.
Official full name of the organization.
Common abbreviation used in everyday contexts.
The name is composed of 在日 (resident in Japan), 大韓民国 (Republic of Korea), and 民団 (people's organization). The abbreviation 民団 is widely used.