“Gather your intentions with an angry heart”…Documents of the Independence Army, taken by the Japanese, have returned (summary)

‘Documents related to the Independence Fighters’ that Stepped on the Homeland after 100 Years…Vivid Testimonies of Repression by the Pro-Japanese Police
All 13 items, including Choi Ik-hyun’s letter, confirmed for the first time…Temporary government history books also repatriated from the United States,
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‘Hanmalbaeilgercheokdok’, written by the Japanese authorities
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, officials are revealing the title of the scroll of the ‘Documents related to the Independence Fighters.’ The title written by the Japanese authorities is ‘Hanmalbaeilgercheokdok’ (a letter from the head of rejecting Japan). 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ (Seoul=Yonhap News) Kim Yena Reporter = “We must love and protect each other more than before in order to regain sovereignty, protect the people, and preserve the nation.”‘,
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, ‘ In May 1908, Heo Gyeom (1851~1939) made up his mind to stand up.’,
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, ‘ It was not long after his younger brother, Heo Wi (1855~1908), who led the united army of freedom fighters gathered from all over the country to resist against Japanese aggression, was captured. He could not hide his anger and frustration when thinking of his brother.’,
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, ‘ However, he raised his voice, saying, “After my brother’s capture, there is concern that the military spirits of the freedom fighters will become disheartened and weakened. We must encourage each other with even greater anger and cooperate wholeheartedly to pursue major endeavors.”‘,
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Documents related to the Independence Fighters in Korea and abroad
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, officials are presenting “Documents related to the Independence Fighters in Korea and abroad,” “Korean-Japanese relationship archives,” and “petition of Cho Hyeonmyo-gakun” during the cultural heritage repatriation event. 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ Reclaiming our land and restoring sovereignty. That was the reason why the independence fighters rose up.’,
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, ‘ Documents and letters left by the independence fighters who resisted against Japanese invasion during the late Joseon dynasty have returned just before Liberation Day.’,
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, ” The Cultural Heritage Administration and the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation presented ‘Documents related to the Independence Fighters’ written from 1851 to 1909.”,
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, ‘ The documents include writings by independence fighters such as Heo Wi and Lee Gang-nyeon (1858~1908) who were active in the Changui Army, as well as letters from Choi Ik-hyun (1833~1906), a leading figure in the independence movement against Japan.’,
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A scroll related to the independence fighters repatriated from overseas
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Park Cheol-sang, director of the Korea Document Culture Research Institute, is describing the ‘Documents related to the independence fighters in Korea and abroad,’ ‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives,’ and ‘petition of Cho Hyeonmyo-gakun’ during the cultural heritage repatriation event. 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ Records left by the independence fighters are contained in two scrolls.’,
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, ” After combining the materials, they were titled ‘A letter from the leader who rejected Japan’ and ‘A proclamation from a bandit leader who rejected Japan’s atrocities.’ “,
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, ‘ When fully unfolded, the lengths are 406.5cm and 569.5cm respectively.’,
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, ‘ The Cultural Heritage Administration and the Foundation estimated that the documents were collected by Gaecheon Jangchi, a Japanese military policeman, and produced in their current form in August 1939, based on the writings at the beginning of the scrolls and expert opinions.’,
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‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives’ repatriated from overseas
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, officials are presenting ‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives’ during a cultural heritage repatriation event. 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ Ichichi Karinji, who received the Manchukuo medal in the 1930s as a Japanese military policeman, suppressed the independence movement and flourished. ‘,
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, ‘ The documents depict the appearance of the independence fighters who did not give up their determination even in difficult situations.’,
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, ‘”Shall we not remember deeply, engrave it in our hearts, and not raise the hope of revival?” (Document written by Noh Jae-hoon, the leader of the independence fighters in 1908)’,
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, ‘ Yun In-sun (1880~1909), an independence fighter leader who was active in the Yangju-Paju area, even rebuked the pro-Japanese organization Iljinhoe in a notice, saying, “Will what you are doing now not be shameful?”‘,
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‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives’ repatriated from overseas
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, officials are presenting ‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives’ during a cultural heritage repatriation event. 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ The true face of Japanese oppression that suppressed the independence movement and systematically monitored it is vividly revealed.’,
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, ‘ It is particularly noteworthy when a part states that Yoo In-seok (1842~1915), an independence fighter leader who led the anti-Japanese struggle in Yeongheju, was rushed while preparing a poetry collection and ‘seized numerous dubious documents’.’,
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, ‘ In a letter written by Choi Ik-hyun under the name ‘Choi Kinam’ in 1851, he explained in detail, “While promoting the restoration of sovereignty and raising troops, he was arrested, deported to Tsushima Island, and died from hunger.”‘,
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, ‘ Park Cheol-sang, director of the Korea Document Culture Research Institute, stated, “Gaecheon Jangchi wrote down who wrote each document and letter and what activities they engaged in. It is presumed that the data was collected after recognizing its value.”‘,
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‘Returning to the homeland after over 100 years’
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the exhibition of the ‘petition of Cho Hyeonmyo-gakun’ and the scroll of the ‘Documents related to the Independence Fighters.’ 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ The materials were owned by a Japanese art trading company and were acquired through the Lottery Fund in July.’,
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, ‘ Researcher Park Min-young described them as “all 13 documents are new findings” and explains, “The specific activities such as military cooperation and conflicts among the independence army ranks are recorded with great archival value.”‘,
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, ” Also, the ‘Korean-Japanese relationship archives’ released together are the history books compiled by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in 1919 to demand our nation’s independence from the International Federation, making it the first and only history book compiled by the Provisional Government.”,
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, ‘ Focused on Korean-Japanese relations, it evidences Japan’s aggression since ancient times and systematically summarizes the brutality of colonial oppression and the causes and process of the March 1st Movement. It consists of a total of 4 volumes.’,
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, ‘ At the time of compilation, a total of 100 copies were produced, but currently, the only ones known to be fully intact are in the possession of the Independence Hall of Korea and the East Asia Library of Columbia University in the U.S.’,
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Displayed garment of Choi Ik-hyun at the event
(Seoul=Yonhap News) In the morning of the 14th, at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the press is photographing the garment of Choi Ik-hyun at the cultural heritage repatriation event. 2024.8.14 [email protected],
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, ‘ In May, a compatriot residing in the U.S. donated these materials, which are highly valued due to the seal of Kim Byung-jo (1877~1948), one of the representatives of the national assembly of the March 1st Movement.’,
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, ‘ On this day, the Cultural Heritage Administration also unveiled a plaque written by Song Hun (1862~1926), the father of Song Jin-woo (1890~1945), a respected teacher in Goha. The plaque was donated recently by Kim Kang-won, who operates an antiquities trading company in Japan.’,
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, ‘ Park Choong-cheon, head of the Cultural Heritage Administration, stated, “The physical recovery of cultural heritage that was outside the country to be brought back inside is a precious achievement that goes beyond restoring the spirits of our ancestors who protected our country.”‘,
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Choi Eung-cheon, Head of Cultural Heritage Administration
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