noun
Zainichi Koreans; Koreans residing in Japan
Refers specifically to ethnic Koreans who came to Japan before 1945 and their descendants, often holding special permanent residency. The term encompasses both South Korean and North Korean affiliations.
在日韓国・朝鮮人の歴史は複雑で、戦前の日本統治時代にさかのぼる。
The history of Zainichi Koreans is complex, dating back to the pre-war period of Japanese colonial rule.
He values his identity as a Zainichi Korean.