Aichi Korean Middle and High School

Aichi Korean Middle and High School (愛知朝鮮中高級学校 Aichi Chōsen Chūkōkyūgakkō, Korean: 아이찌조선중고급학교) is a North Korea-aligned Korean international school in Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in the Nagoya metropolitan area.[1] As of 2013, the principal is Hwang In-suk.[2]

As of 2013, many students are officially stateless; some of them are South Korean citizens and some are naturalized Japanese citizens. Overall most students are fourth and/or fifth generation Zainichi Koreans. As of the same year, students who are close to graduating take trips to North Korea.[2]

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Home page. Aichi Korean Middle and High School. Retrieved on April 12, 2015. "アクセス&問い合わせ [Access & Contact] 〒470-1168 愛知県豊明市栄町南舘55"
  2. 1 2 Talmadge, Eric. "Japan turns up pressure on pro-Pyongyang schools" (Archive). Associated Press. August 24, 2013. Retrieved on April 12, 2015. Alternate link at (Archive) Yahoo! News. Alternate link at Fox News.

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Coordinates: 35°03′29″N 136°58′37″E / 35.0581°N 136.9769°E / 35.0581; 136.9769

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