History of Korea

The Joy of Liberation and the Beginning of the U.S. Military Government in Korea The Joy of Liberation and the Beginning of the U.S. Military Government in Korea Explore Korea's complex transition from Japanese colonial rule to liberation in 1945, examining the initial euphoria of freedom and the challenges that emerged under U.S. military administration during this pivotal historical period. Table of Contents 1. The Dawn of Freedom: Korea's Liberation in 1945 1.1 The Immediate Aftermath of Japanese Surrender 1.2 The Complex Legacy of Colonial Collaboration 2. The Establishment of U.S. Military Government in Korea 2.1 The Structure and Policies of Military Government 2.2 Korean Responses to Military Government 3. The Road Toward Division and Lasting Impact 3.1 The Human Cost of Prolonged Occupation 3.2 Lessons and Historical Significance 1. The Dawn of Freedom: Korea's Liberation in 1945 Au...

Korean Independence Activists' Global Networks and International Solidarity Korean Independence Activists' Global Networks and International Solidarity Explore the remarkable international networks of Korean independence activists across China, Russia, America, and beyond. Discover how global solidarity movements supported Korea's fight for freedom during Japanese colonial rule. Table of Contents 1. The Global Struggle: Korean Independence Activists' International Networks 1.1 Historical Context: Why Independence Activists Went Abroad 1.2 Geographic Distribution and Strategic Positioning 2. Major Networks and Organizations 2.1 The Korean Provisional Government: Diplomatic Core 2.2 Military Networks: Armed Resistance Across Borders 3. International Solidarity and Support Networks 3.1 Communist International Connections 3.2 American Diaspora and Christian Networks 4. Legacy and Contemporary R...

Education and Cultural Suppression in Korea During the Japanese Colonial Period Education and Cultural Suppression in Korea During the Japanese Colonial Period Explore the systematic educational and cultural oppression Korea endured under Japanese colonial rule from 1910-1945, including language prohibition, forced assimilation policies, and the resilience of Korean identity. Table of Contents 1. The Dark Era of Educational Control and Cultural Erasure 1.1 The Systematic Dismantling of Korean Education 1.2 The Restriction of Higher Learning Opportunities 2. Cultural Suppression and Identity Erasure 2.1 The Name Change Policy and Language Prohibition 2.2 Suppression of Traditional Arts and Religious Practices 3. Resistance and the Preservation of Korean Identity 3.1 Underground Education and Secret Cultural Activities 3.2 The March 1st Movement and Educational Activism 1. The Dark Era of Educational Cont...