Commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement
This article from Sonyun Hankook Ilbo highlights various commemorative events, historical sites, and historical facts to mark the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement. Exhibitions and Reenactment Events: The National Museum of Korean Literature has unveiled the original 'Pari Jangseo', a petition sent by Confucian scholars to the Paris Peace Conference right after the March 1st Movement. Across the country, various events are being held to recreate the historic day. These include the 'Taegeukgi Street' in Yongsan-gu, the "1919 Seodaemun, the Roar of That Day" event at Seodaemun Independence Park, and the Aunae Beacon Fire Festival in Cheonan. Anti-Japanese Historical Sites: The article recommends visiting significant historical sites where visitors can learn about the independence struggle. Mentioned sites include Tapgol Park (where citizens gathered to shout for independence), Seodaemun Prison, Jeam-ri in Hwaseong, and various memorial halls dedicated to independence activists like An Jung-geun, Kim Gu, and Yun Bong-gil. Historical Terminology: It also clarifies the distinction between two types of independent merit-makers: "Uisa" refers to martyrs who fought righteously against the enemy using weapons or force (e.g., An Jung-geun, Yun Bong-gil), while "Yeolsa" refers to those who fought mostly unarmed (e.g., Yu Gwan-sun, Min Yeong-hwan).
