Sunseong-hoe () alternatively called Suun Seong or Adoration Society was a

Korea Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republi ...

n organization for women's rights, founded in 1896. It was the first women's organization in Korea. The purpose was to emancipate women by education and make them participate in the movement to keep Korea free from the domination of foreign powers. This was in a period when modernization was thought necessary to avoid becoming a colony under Japan or any other foreign power. It was the start point of the Korean women's movement. It was followed by

Chanyang-hoe Chanyang-hoe or Chanyanghoe (English: 'Promotion Society' or "Praise and Encouragement Association") was a Korean feminist organization, founded in 1898. It has been referred to as the first women's organization in Korea (though Sunseong-hoe was ...

in 1898, the Women's Society for the Payment of National Debts in 1907, as well as by the first nationwide women's organization

Geunwoohoe Geunuhoe (; Society of the Friends of the Rose of Sharon) was a Korean women's organization founded in June 1927 to promote women's status and the national independence struggle in Korea. Though the founders were mainly Protestants and members of ...

in 1927.

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{{Reflist Organizations established in 1896 1896 establishments Women's rights organizations Women's organizations based in Korea 1896 in Korea Feminism in Korea History of women in Korea Korean Empire Korean independence movement organizations Women Korean independence activists

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