South Korean national residing in Japan; Zainichi Korean (esp. pre-1945 arrival or descendant)
Refers specifically to South Korean nationals living in Japan, often with historical ties to pre-1945 migration. Distinct from 在日朝鮮人 (North Korean-affiliated residents).
He was born and raised in Japan as a Zainichi Korean.
The history of Zainichi Koreans is complex, dating back to pre-war migration.