jan 11, 1938 - Governor-General of Korea begins Soshi-kaimei (Order to Japanese-style name changes) policy.
Description:
The Soshi-Kaimei was a written policy that all Koreans must change their surnames to a Japanese surname. This policy had approximately 84% of Koreans change their surnames to Japanese styled ones.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 11, 1938
Now
~ 88 years ago