Osaka Korean High School, North Korean affiliated school in Higashiōsaka, Japan
This institution is a middle and high school that teaches according to North Korean standards while operating under Japan's miscellaneous school classification. It sits in Higashiōsaka and serves primarily Korean students living in the area.
The school was founded in 1961 to serve Koreans who remained in Japan after the colonial period ended. It developed into a center for education and identity preservation for this community in the country.
The school teaches Korean language and preserves cultural traditions for students who maintain their heritage through education. Daily school life shows how this community keeps its identity alive through instruction and school activities.
The facility is located at 2-18-26 Hishie in Higashiōsaka and offers instruction through the secondary level. Visitors should know that this is a working school building and visits are normally restricted to specific times or special events.
In 2017 the school won an important court case that required the government to include it in Japan's tuition assistance program. This victory showed that the institution gained recognition for its role in the community.
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