[KS] In Due Course

[Rolf Siverson]

I agree with the previous responses that the wording is meant to be intentionally ambiguous.

To provide some additional context, the contemporary Japanese translation of the Cairo Declaration used the term “軈テ.” I think this translation at least captures some of the ambiguity of the original English. It indicates a relatively short period of time, but relative to what? It could be a matter of hours or a matter of years.

That being said, translating 軈 directly as 잠시 does not seem entirely accurate given its current usage. Perhaps 적당한 시기 captures this better.

Rolf Siverson


> On Feb 24, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Yong-Ho Choe <choeyh at hawaii.edu> wrote:
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> Dear colleagues:
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> The Cairo Declaration issued by Roosevelt, Chiang Kai-Shek, and Churhill in 1943 states: "The aforesaid three powers, mindful of the enslavement of the people of Korea, are determineds that in due course Korea shall become free and independent."
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> My questions are:1) What does it really mean by "in due course"?  2)What would be the most appropriate Korean translation for the phrase?
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> Does it mean "at an appropriate time (적당한 시기),"  or "after proper procedure(적절한  절차를 밟은 후에)"? Or others?
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> Thank you.
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> Sincerely,
> 
> Yong-ho Choe (최영호)
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