Japan: “There are no records that can confirm the facts of the massacre of Koreans during the Great Kanto Earthquake” = South Korean report

On the 30th, the Japanese government clarified that ``As far as the government has investigated, no records have been found that would allow us to ascertain the facts'' regarding the massacre of Koreans committed by Japanese people during the Great Kanto Earthquake 100 years ago.
I made it. On the morning of the 30th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, the Japanese government spokesperson, said at a press conference, ``Regarding the spread of false rumors about the Great Kanto Earthquake and the reports that many Koreans were killed by the military, police, and vigilante groups.''
I would like to ask the government's view," he said. Secretary Matsuno said, ``In the event of a disaster, it is extremely important to strive to ensure the safety and security of all victims, regardless of their nationality.''
I recognize that it is important," but did not mention reflections or lessons learned. He continued, "Unfair discriminatory words, actions, and violence intended to exclude a specific ethnic group or nationality are unacceptable."
Beta. The Great Kanto Earthquake occurred on September 1, 1923 in the Kanto region, where the capital of Japan is located. The earthquake killed about 100,000 people and left about 2 million homeless.
At that time, the Japanese government declared martial law, and false rumors such as ``Koreans poisoned wells'' and ``arson'' were spread in Japanese society.
. As a result, about 6,000 Koreans and about 800 Chinese were killed by vigilante groups and others. The Japanese government is criticizing the historical fact that many Koreans and Chinese were slaughtered by some academic circles and civil society.
We have turned a blind eye to allegations that we should acknowledge and take responsibility for On the 20th, two out of three Japanese people said that at the time of the Great Kanto Earthquake, rumors about the massacre of Koreans spurred confusion.
The survey results showed that they did not know. The Japan Public Opinion Research Association conducted a public opinion poll related to disaster prevention to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, which was conducted by mail from June to July among 3,000 people aged 18 and over.
When asked, ``Are you aware that due to a lack of information, untrue rumors have spread in many regions, spurring confusion?'' 66% of respondents answered ``I don't know.'' The answer “I know” is
33%.