The late Empress Kojun received many lectures that ranged from women's roles to World War II from academics and other experts, according to official records of her life published Thursday.
The lectures included about 250 sessions conducted by legal scholar Shigeto Hozumi from 1924 to 1950.
"(The official records) show how eagerly she sought to broaden her knowledge," an expert said.
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