A Study on the Diasporic Identity of Korean Music in Gando and Manchuria Before Liberation - Historical Turning Points and Periodic Aspects Analysis

This study examines the music of Koreans music in Gando and Manchuria before liberation, dividing the historical timeline into three periods based on pivotal events: the Enlightenment Period (prior to 1931), the Anti-Japanese Armed Struggle Period (1931-1945), and the Second Chinese Civil War Period (1945-1949). By analyzing musical works from each period, the study explores the temporal aspects of diaspora identity reflected in the music of Koreans in these regions and delves into the multilayered meanings embedded within. The research investigates how the music of Koreans in Gando and Manchuria mirrored national awakening, diaspora identity, anti-Japanese resistance sentiments, and the influence of communist ideology. During the Enlightenment Period, enlightenment songs and revolutionary songs aimed at fostering national identity and strengthening community cohesion were predominant. These songs, characterized by simple and easy-to-follow melodies and lyrics, played a significant role in promoting national education and raising anti-Japanese awareness. In the Anti-Japanese Armed Struggle Period, the music of Koreans in Gando and Manchuria took on a revolutionary and combative nature, embodying the spirit of resistance against Japanese occupation. Finally, during the Second Chinese Civil War Period, the music of Koreans in Gando and Manchuria evolved under the influence of communist ideology, featuring popular and revolutionary songs that praised the revolutionary principles and policies of the Communist Party.