The university was founded in 1938 by General Kanji Ishiwara, and was run by Professor Shoichi Sakuda of Kyoto University.[2] Its purpose was to promote "ethnic harmony" in the region, legitimising and promoting the Japanese occupation.[3] To this end, students were recruited from Japan, China proper, Mongolia, Taiwan, Manchuria, Korea and Russia.[4] As well as offering free tuition, the University also provided its students with board and lodgings, and a stipend.[5]
Multiple students of Kenkoku University later became prominent political figures in South Korea—including later South Korean prime minister Kang Young-hoon—, North Korea and China.[8]
The first test for applicants within Joseon was held at Gyeongseong Women's Normal School in Susong-dong for three days starting on December 27. It was unusual that the physical examination was the first. He said : "If you want to work in Manchuria, you must first be physically healthy, so consider your health first" (Entrance Exam Suffering No. 1, Chosun Ilbo, December 28, 1937). Of the 670 applicants, 90 (60 Koreans and 30 Japanese) were selected. The competition rate was 7.4 to 1.
Stamp of Kenkoku Shrine, 1942
On August 23, 1964, Zhou Peiyuan (middle) accompanied Mao Zedong (left) to meet with Sakata Shoichi (right), as the head of the Japanese delegation
Site of Ministry of Culture and Education Development of Manchukuo. Original building demolished. Now Primary School Attached to Northeast Normal University
Library of Xinjing Branch of South Manchurian Railway Co
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