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It explores the historical development of the game, its immense commercial success, and the social consequences of its addictive nature.

“Similar to a Pachinko machine... the Koreans in Japan cannot improve their 'predestined' lives regardless of how hard they try.” Journal of Positive School Psychology · 4 years ago Pachinko

It analyzes why pachinko is often legally categorized as "amusement" rather than "gambling" in Japan, which historically downplayed issues of addiction and connections to organized crime. It explores the historical development of the game,

The paper examines the "Zainichi" Korean community's struggle with identity, ethnic prejudice, and the profound sense of dislocation experienced by characters like Sunja and Noa. its immense commercial success

You can find the abstract and full details via ResearchGate or Taylor & Francis . Literary & Historical Analysis