New Korean word - What is 'black history(heug-yeogsa)'?
When conversing with Koreans in their 10s and 40s, sometimes they say, 'I want to erase the black history'. it may be difficult for foreigners to understand what this word means. so, what does the word 'black history' mean, and when is this expression used? 1. What it the origin of the word 'black history?' The term 'black history' comes from Japanese anime ∀ Gundam(Turn A Gundam), which aired in 1999. In the anime 'Gundam series' numerous works have been released. these animations have a common theme: the relentless war and the tragedies it entails. 'Black history' is meant to contain the history of all wars and conflicts that occurred in the previously released Gundam series. In Korea, it was a word mainly used by some domestic Gundam fan pages and animation community users, but as the word spread to the public, the meaning changed. 2. Then, how has the meaning of the word 'black history' changed in Korea? In Korea, the word ...