In 1919, a peaceful protest sparked a nationwide movement for Korean independence
A peaceful demonstration in 1919 became the catalyst for the Korean independence movement, as millions took to the streets to demand freedom from Japanese colonial rule.
On March 1, 1919, activists in Seoul read the Korean Declaration of Independence, sparking the Samil Movement. What began as a peaceful protest against Japanese occupation rapidly spread across the peninsula, involving roughly two million participants.
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