Renaming Plants and Nations in Japanese Colonial Korea

Jaehwan Hyun

doi:10.1080/18752160.2026.2674475

June 16, 2026East Asian Science Technology and Society An International Journal

Renaming Plants and Nations in Japanese Colonial Korea

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The research aims to explore the implications of renaming practices during Japanese colonial rule in Korea, focusing on its impact on science and cultural identity.
Transnational analysis of historical documents and records
Examination of plant naming conventions during the colonial period
Comparative study of scientific developments in Korea and Japan
Identified shifts in plant taxonomy reflecting colonial ideologies
Highlighted cultural loss and reinterpretation of Korean identity through renamed plants
Revealed ongoing influence of colonial narratives in contemporary Korean scientific discourse

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Highlights the impact of Japanese colonialism on plant naming and cultural identity in Korea, suggesting lasting effects on science and society.

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Jung Lee’s Renaming Plants and Nations in Japanese Colonial Korea marks a milestone in the modern history of Korean science, underscored by its rigorous commitment to a transnational approach. By s...

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