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Mixed Signals from Government and Celebrities on March 1 Independence Movement Commemorations

Mixed Signals from Government and Celebrities on March 1 Independence Movement Commemorations

SEOUL, March 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The March 1 Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919 is an important moment in Korean history and is even enshrined in the country’s constitution. Celebrities’ efforts to raise awareness about this historic event in Korea’s independence movement have been a hot topic. During this year’s March 1 [...]

Half of S. Koreans in Favor of Renaming March 1 Movement as a ‘Revolution’: Poll

Half of S. Koreans in Favor of Renaming March 1 Movement as a ‘Revolution’: Poll

SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly half of South Koreans are in favor of changing the status of the March 1, 1919, independence movement against Japan’s colonial rule of Korea to a revolution, a poll showed Wednesday. In the poll of 500 adults nationwide conducted by Realmeter on Tuesday, 49.4 percent said they support [...]