ISSN : 1229-9618(Print)
ISSN : 2671-7506(Online)
ISSN : 2671-7506(Online)
Chinese Studies Vol.92 pp.353-368
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14378/KACS.2025.92.92.16
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14378/KACS.2025.92.92.16
A Study on the Activities of Korean Newspapers in China during the Comprehensive War of Resistance Period : Centred on the Oriental Comrade
Abstract
During the period of the Total War of Resistance, Koreans in China established various anti-Japanese newspapers and periodicals, participating in and supporting China’s War of Resistance Against Japan through cultural propaganda efforts. The Oriental Comrade was one of the most influential anti-Japanese publications founded by Koreans in China during this period. It was first published in Wuzhou, Guangxi Province, on January 15, 1939, under the editorship of Lee Doo-san. Due to Japanese aerial bombings, military advances, and socio-economic conditions during the war, The Oriental Comrade faced numerous challenges, including frequent relocation of its editorial office, financial constraints, irregular publication cycles, and difficulties in printing. In response to these issues, the publication implemented a series of measures to alleviate and improve its operational difficulties. Persisting under arduous conditions for more than three years, The Oriental Comrade actively engaged in anti-Japanese propaganda and promoted united resistance efforts. It exerted a broad influence across China and several Southeast Asian countries, gaining recognition from various anti-Japanese forces both within China and abroad. In summary, The Oriental Comrade exemplifies the significant role played by Koreans in China in supporting the Chinese War of Resistance through cultural means, and served as a bridge fostering mutual trust, communication, and solidarity between the Chinese and Korean peoples during this critical historical period.





