Only 3 researchers assigned to collect historical records linked to Korea's independence movement
The veterans ministry has assigned only three personnel to collect and review materials related to Korea's independence movement against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule, data showed Friday, raising concerns over a shortage of personnel to sift through the vast amount of historical records. Only three of the 37 personnel in the ministry's Patriots and Veterans Archives Management Division are tasked…
The veterans ministry has assigned just three researchers to collect and review materials pertaining to Korea's independence movement against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule, according to data released on Friday. This revelation has sparked concerns about a lack of personnel to manage the extensive collection of historical records.
Out of the 37 personnel in the ministry's Patriots and Veterans Archives Management Division, only three are responsible for collecting and managing records related to the independence movement, the ministry informed Yonhap News Agency. A ministry official stated that they typically gather around 300,000 records annually, which implies that each researcher is expected to handle approximately 100,000 historical records per year.
This allocation of personnel came to light after the ministry announced plans to recognize over 600 previously unrecognized independence activists this year, a significant increase from 502 in 2025.
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