The Korean War is multiple wars. Not only is it a war that began on 25 June 1950; but it is also a conflict that is rooted in Korea's colonial experiences; postcolonial desires and frustrations; and interventions and partitions imposed by outside forces. In South Korea; the war is a site of contestation: Which war should be remembered and how should it be remembered? The site has been overwhelmed by the Manichean official discourse that pits evil communists against innocent Koreans; but the hegemonic project remains unfinished in the face of the resiliency embodied in the survivors who have withstood multiple killings by the state. The historical significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; Republic of Korea (TRCK); lies in its success in bringing back to life the voices of the silenced that complicate the hegemonic memory of the war as yugio; the "June 25th war." At the same time; the Commission embodies the structural dilemma that the effort to give voice to the silenced has turned to the state to redress the state's wrongdoings. The TRCK as such stands on the problematic boundary between violence and post-violence; insecurity and security; exception and normalcy. Truth and reconciliation; and human security; are perhaps located in a process of defining and redefining the boundary. This edited volume explores such political struggles for the future reflected in the TRCK’s work on the past war that is still present. This book was published as a special issue of Critical Asian Studies.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read!By James SullivanGreat research joined with Prof. Norwood's extensive knowledge of personal experiences makes her argument very strong and convincing. The book is well-written; clear and thought provoking. I believe the subject matter is one that should be discussed; perhaps especially by women; and this book allows this to be done in considerable depth. It caused me take a good hard look at my own attitudes regarding this topic.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good readBy Rodney Jones IIloved this book3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Read Color Matters to understand the Post Racial World you think you live.By Donna RogersbeardKim Norwood and cohorts have taken the concept of colorism to a big picture; global perspective. I highly recommend this book to parents; educators; resource personnel; and anyone else living and breathing in what they think is a post Racial America.
