On Tuesday afternoon, Yeouido Park in Seoul was filled with crowds rallying for the unification of the two Koreas, in a major event held to raise public awareness about the Kore.
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We recently celebrated the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement of 1919. Most Koreans acknowledge the significance of this day that launched efforts toward independence from Japanese colonial rule. More than two million Koreans in 1,500 towns and communities across the peninsula united their disparate voices in support of Korea s declaration for independence. Also referred to as the “Mansei”demonstrations, these peaceful protest marches were held throughout March and April of 1919 until brutally suppressed by Japan.