Selected the Japanese name for Korea (6)
I believe the answer is:
chosen
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'selected' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'japanese name for korea' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for chosen that I've seen before include "If you're one of these few, you're very privileged" , "'''Many are called, but few are ...'' (Bible) (6)'" , "Selected, preferred" , "Selected, picked" , "Elected, picked" .)