The second season of the acclaimed series 'Pachinko' is set to premiere on Apple TV+ this Friday, delving into the struggles faced by ethnic Koreans in Japan during colonial rule and their subsequent generations. Based on the bestselling novel, the show follows the poignant journey of a Korean immigrant family spanning four generations living in Japan since before World War II.
The narrative sheds light on the harsh realities endured by ethnic Koreans who were brought to Japan, often under duress, to toil in mines and factories during the period of Japan's colonial rule over Korea from 1910 to 1945. The series vividly portrays the discrimination and second-class treatment faced by these individuals, known as Zainichi Koreans.
