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Yi Kwang-su
Yi Gwangsu (; February 1, 1892 – October 25, 1950) was a Korean writer, Korean independence activist, and later collaborator with Imperial Japan. Yi is best known for his novel ' (''The Heartless''), which is often described as the first modern Korean novel. His art names were Chunwon and Goju. He adopted a Japanese name, Kayama Mitsurō (). Biography Yi Gwangsu was born on February 1, 1892 in Chŏngju, North Pyongan Province, Joseon. He was born into a poor ''yangban'' (upper class) family. He enrolled at a ''seodang'' (traditional school) in 1899. In 1902, he was orphaned at age 10, when both his parents died of the disease cholera. He was taken in by Pak Ch'an-myŏng (), a local leader of the native Korean religion Donghak. Through the religion, he was able to receive an education. In August 1905, he received a scholarship from the organization Iljinhoe to study abroad in Japan, and enrolled in the Daise Middle School () in March 1906. That same year, he returned t ...
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Seodang
() were private village schools providing elementary education during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties of Korea. Background They were primarily occupied with providing initial training in the Chinese classics to boys of 7 to 16 years of age, but often served students into their twenties. Not regulated in any fashion, could be freely opened and closed by anyone who wished to.Park et al. (2002), p. 72 Widespread during the Goryeo period, these flourished during Joseon times and were the dynasty's most common educational institution. It has been estimated that 16,000 existed at the end of the Joseon period. The teacher or headmaster of the was called the . The were divided into various kinds depending on the 's motivation and relation to the community: *''Hunjang jayeong seodang'' (): established by the , as a hobby or to make a living. *''Yuji dogyeong seodang'' (): established by a wealthy member of the community, who hires the . *''Yuji johap seodang'' (): established by an ...
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The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' () is a South Korean English-language daily newspaper founded in August 1953 and published in Seoul. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwon as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' was first published on August 13, 1953, as ''The Korean Republic''. It was a four-page, tabloid-sized, English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean ...
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February 8 Declaration Of Independence
The February 8 Declaration of Independence () was a proclamation made by Korean independence activist organization the Korean Young People's Independence Organization () in Tokyo, Japan on February 8, 1919. It declared that Korea, then a colony of the Empire of Japan, was an independent state. The document has also been called the Korean Young People's Independence Declaration (). The declaration is widely viewed as a direct predecessor to the significant March 1st Movement, which in turn was a major catalyst of the independence movement. Description Background From 1910 to 1945, Korea was a colony of the Empire of Japan. Koreans in multiple countries advocated for Korean independence around this time. Resistance from within the Empire began to increase after United States president Woodrow Wilson proclaimed self-determination to be a part of his Fourteen Points to promote global peace. Another event occurred in January 1919 that increased independence sentiment. The forme ...
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Korean Young People's Independence Organization
Korean may refer to: People and culture * Koreans, people from the Korean peninsula or of Korean descent * Korean culture * Korean language **Korean alphabet, known as Hangul or Korean **Korean dialects **See also: North–South differences in the Korean language Places * Korean Peninsula, a peninsula in East Asia **North Korea **South Korea Other uses *Korean Air, flag carrier and the largest airline of South Korea See also *Korean War, 1950-present war between North Korea and South Korea; ceasefire since 1953 *Names of Korea, various country names used in international contexts *History of Korea The Lower Paleolithic era on the Korean Peninsula and in Manchuria began roughly half a million years ago. Christopher J. Norton, "The Current State of Korean Paleoanthropology", (2000), ''Journal of Human Evolution'', 38: 803–825. The earl ..., the history of Korea up to 1945 * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ...
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Cheondoism
Cheondoism (Hanja: 天道敎; spelled Chondoism in North Korea) is a Korean indigenous religion that emerged as a continuation and development of Donghak, which was founded by Choe Je-u (Su-un) in 1860 during the late Joseon Dynasty as an antithesis to Christianity. Cheondoism upholds the principles of spreading virtue throughout the world (布德天下), saving all living beings from suffering (廣濟蒼生), protecting the nation and ensuring the well-being of the people (輔國安民), and realizing heaven on earth (地上天國). On December 1, 1905, Son Byong-hi, the third leader of Cheondoism, restructured Donghak into an institutionalized religion under the name "Cheondoism." This transformation was intended to formalize Donghak, which had previously remained a philosophical movement, and to bring it under legal recognition. Additionally, this reformation aimed to protect the faith from the suppression of Korean nationalism by the Japanese colonial authorities, who soug ...
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Beijing
Beijing, Chinese postal romanization, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, it is the world's List of national capitals by population, most populous national capital city as well as China's List of cities in China by population, second largest city by urban area after Shanghai. It is located in North China, Northern China, and is governed as a Direct-administered municipalities of China, municipality under the direct administration of the Government of the People's Republic of China, State Council with List of administrative divisions of Beijing, 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts.Figures based on 2006 statistics published in 2007 National Statistical Yearbook of China and available online at archive. Retrieved 21 April 2009. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province and neighbors Tianjin to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jing-Jin-Ji, Jing-Jin-Ji cluster. Beijing is a global city and ...
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Korean Confucianism
Korean Confucianism, or Korean Ruism, is the form of Confucianism that emerged and developed in Korea. One of the most substantial influences in Korean intellectual history was the introduction of Confucian thought as part of the cultural influence from China. Today the legacy of Confucianism remains a fundamental part of Korean society, shaping the moral system, the way of life, social relations between old and young, high culture, and is the basis for much of the legal system. Confucianism in Korea is sometimes considered a pragmatic way of holding a nation together without the civil wars and internal dissent that were inherited from the Goryeo dynasty. Origins of Confucian thought Confucius ( , ) is generally thought to have been born in 551 BC and raised by his mother following the death of his father when Confucius was three years old. The Latinized name "Confucius" by which most Westerners recognize him is derived from "", probably first coined by 16th-century Jesuit missi ...
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World War I
World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting took place mainly in European theatre of World War I, Europe and the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, Middle East, as well as in parts of African theatre of World War I, Africa and the Asian and Pacific theatre of World War I, Asia-Pacific, and in Europe was characterised by trench warfare; the widespread use of Artillery of World War I, artillery, machine guns, and Chemical weapons in World War I, chemical weapons (gas); and the introductions of Tanks in World War I, tanks and Aviation in World War I, aircraft. World War I was one of the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflicts in history, resulting in an estimated World War I casualties, 10 million military dead and more than 20 million wounded, plus some 10 million civilian de ...
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Sinhan Minbo
''Sinhan Minbo'' () or ''The New Korea'' was a Korean language newspaper published in the United States. It was founded on February 10, 1909 by the Korean National Association (KNA) and published weekly from San Francisco. The newspaper became a vital part in promoting nationalism amongst Korean immigrant communities and spreading news on the issue of Korean independence. It would be the most influential and longest lasting newspaper for Korean Immigrants in the US. It ceased publication around the late 1980s. History Nine days after the formal establishment of the KNA on February 1, 1909, the organization launched a newspaper which they would name ''Sinhan Minbo'' or ''The New Korea'' in English. It would replace the first Korean language paper ''Konglip Sinbo'' (The United Korean) and its competing paper, ''Taedong Kongbo'' (The New Korean World). As the main organ of the organization, it aimed to revitalize the spirit and commitment of all Korean People towards its goals. I ...
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Christianity
Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion, which states that Jesus in Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God (Christianity), Son of God and Resurrection of Jesus, rose from the dead after his Crucifixion of Jesus, crucifixion, whose coming as the Messiah#Christianity, messiah (Christ (title), Christ) was Old Testament messianic prophecies quoted in the New Testament, prophesied in the Old Testament and chronicled in the New Testament. It is the Major religious groups, world's largest and most widespread religion with over 2.3 billion followers, comprising around 28.8% of the world population. Its adherents, known as Christians, are estimated to make up a majority of the population in Christianity by country, 157 countries and territories. Christianity remains Christian culture, culturally diverse in its Western Christianity, Western and Eastern Christianity, Eastern branches, and doctrinally diverse concerning Justification (theology), justification and the natur ...
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Meiji Gakuin Senior High School
is a private senior high school in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo. Affiliated with Meiji Gakuin University ( 学校法人明治学院), it originated from the Meiji Gakuin, which was established in 1887 and housed a five-year secondary education program, originally only for boys. After World War I this was modified into separate junior high school and senior high school programs. The school became coeducational in 1991.Information
" Meiji Gakuin Senior High School. Retrieved on May 10, 2016. "Address 1-2-37 Shirokanedai Minato-ku, Tokyo 〒108-0071 Japan"


Notable alumni

* - writer * Wada Eisaku - painter *
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