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What did Japan call Korea?
Japan referred to Korea by different names during its colonial period from 1910 to 1945. The first name given was "Chosen" in 1910 when Japan annexed Korea as a colony, followed by "Kaikoku Chosen" in 1943, meaning "Korea under Japanese rule." During this time, Japan imposed its language, culture, and customs on the Korean people. Despite some historical tensions, modern-day relations between Japan and Korea are generally positive.