March 1st is Korea’s Independence Movement Day, or ‘Sam-il-jol’ (3.1절), as it is known in Korea.

Koreans take the day to reflect on the bravery of their ancestors who rose up against Japan’s cruel colonial rule on March 1st, 1919.

It is on this day this year that Korea urges Japan to take active steps to face up to and apologize for its past wrongdoings and wartime atrocities.

Our guest today is Peter Kim, President of the Voice of Korean Americans, a group that is pushing for the dual use of ‘East Sea’ as well as ‘Sea of Japan’ for the body of water between Korea and Japan.