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第8回(2009年) award
Kaoru Hasuike
はすいけ かおる
Hasuike Kaoru
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
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo University | Faculty of Law | Department of Law | — | 1976-2008 (中断と復学あり) | Japan |
| Niigata University Graduate School | — | Graduate Program in Modern Social and Cultural Studies (Social Cultural Studies) | 修士 | 2010-2013 | Japan |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Shincho Document Prize | To the Peninsula, Again | — | Shinchosha | 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 / ReportageA 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.
Hasuike's Guide to Korean
2008年 Language guideAn introductory guide to Korean based on the author's experience in language instruction and translation.
What I Saw: The Stages and Present of Korean Historical Dramas
2009年 Essay / Cultural analysisEssays and analysis on the settings and cultural background of Korean historical dramas from the author's perspective.
Even If Dreams Are Taken: Abduction and Life
2011年 Non-fiction / InterviewAn interview-style work about the abduction experience and life thereafter.
Abduction and Decision
2012年 Essay / Non-fictionA record of abduction experience and reflections on decisions and thoughts stemming from it.
Japanese Abductions
2025年 Non-fiction / ResearchA 2025 publication compiling essays and materials on the issue of Japanese abductions.
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
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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'