Representations of War Memory and the Current State of Commemoration in Korea’s Vietnam War Memorials : The Trivialization of Commemoration and the Reproduction of Cold War Culture

March 31, 2026Economy and SocietyOpen Access

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The research investigates how different agents shape Vietnam War memorials in Korea and how this reflects Cold War culture.
Classified war memorial creators into national, regional, and collective entities.
Examined the features of memorials represented by each category.
Analyzed the selective memory and economic aspects of commemoration.
National memorials illustrate selective memory and tensions in war remembrance.
Regional case studies highlight economic revitalization through cultural commodification.
Collective memorials reflect veterans' desires for historical recognition, enhancing state authority.

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Analysis of the portrayal of Vietnam War memory in Korea, suggesting complexities in commemoration.

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Chungro Yoon (2026) studied this question.

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