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Kaoru Hasuike

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Hasuike Kaoru

別名: パク・スンチョル

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1957-09-29 (Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan)
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese, Korean
居住地歴
Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan → Pyongyang, North Korea → Niigata Prefecture (after return)

経歴

職業
Translator, Writer, University lecturer
活動期間
1978年〜
所属
Niigata University of Management (International Center, Faculty of Economics)

学歴

Chuo University
Faculty of Law / Department of Law
期間: 1976-2008 (中断と復学あり)
卒業年: 2008
国: Japan
Entered in 1976, was removed from register due to abduction, later readmitted and graduated in 2008
Niigata University Graduate School
Graduate Program in Modern Social and Cultural Studies (Social Cultural Studies)
学位: 修士
期間: 2010-2013
卒業年: 2013
国: Japan
Specialized in Korean/Chosŏn history; awarded Master of Arts

受賞歴

Shincho Document Prize
2009
対象作品: To the Peninsula, Again
主催: Shinchosha
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

To the Peninsula, Again

2009年 Non-fiction / Reportage

A reportage-style account of abduction, life in North Korea and the events following return to Japan. Includes observations on the abduction issue, family and North Korean society.

Abduction issueFamilyReality of North KoreaMemory and recovery

Hasuike's Guide to Korean

2008年 Language guide

An introductory guide to Korean based on the author's experience in language instruction and translation.

Language educationTranslation

What I Saw: The Stages and Present of Korean Historical Dramas

2009年 Essay / Cultural analysis

Essays and analysis on the settings and cultural background of Korean historical dramas from the author's perspective.

Korean WaveCultural analysis

Even If Dreams Are Taken: Abduction and Life

2011年 Non-fiction / Interview

An interview-style work about the abduction experience and life thereafter.

AbductionRebuilding life

Abduction and Decision

2012年 Essay / Non-fiction

A record of abduction experience and reflections on decisions and thoughts stemming from it.

ChoiceMemory

Japanese Abductions

2025年 Non-fiction / Research

A 2025 publication compiling essays and materials on the issue of Japanese abductions.

Abduction issueInternational relations

全著作

  • Hasuike's Guide to Korean (2008)
  • What I Saw: The Stages and Present of Korean Historical Dramas (2009)
  • To the Peninsula, Again (2009 / Shincho Bunko 2011)
  • Even If Dreams Are Taken: Abduction and Life (2011)
  • Abduction and Decision (2012)
  • Japanese Abductions (2025)

翻案

  • BS Special "Abduction: Kaoru Hasuike, Confession in the 23rd Year" (NHK BS, 2015 / featured programs)

作家による翻訳

  • Kim Hoon, 'The Lone General' (translation, 2005)
  • Numerous other translations from Korean

作風・主題

文体
Non-fictional narrativeReportageTestimonial-based writing
頻出モチーフ
AbductionFamily bondsMemory and recovery

評価・遺産

As a witness and victim of abduction by North Korea, his writings and lectures have helped raise awareness of the abduction issue. He has also worked as a translator and educator, contributing to victim support and international understanding.

大衆文化への影響

  • Appearances in NHK BS documentaries and other media exposure related to the abduction issue

引用

  • The abduction took everything from me except life — my dreams, my family's bonds, everything but life.
    出典: Lecture / Interview (post-return statements) (2016年)

豆知識

  • Reported to have lived under the name "Pak Seung-chol" in North Korea
  • Re-enrolled and graduated from Chuo University in 2008 (around age 50)
  • Won the Shincho Document Prize for 'To the Peninsula, Again'