Independence Club facts for kids
The Independence Club (Korean: 독립협회, 獨立協會) was a Korean association that supported the independence movement during the Joseon dynasty. It was active from 1896 to 1899. The club was an early supporter of human rights and people's democracy in Korea. It was founded by Seo Jae-pil and Yun Chi-ho.
The group helped build the Independence Gate. and set up the People's Joint Association.
Related pages
- Independence Gate
- Dongnip Shinmun
- People's joint association
- Seo Jae-pil
- Yun Chi-ho
- Syngman Rhee
- Rhee Sang-jae
- Kim Kyu-sik
- Oh Se-ung, Dr. Philip Jaisohn's Reform Movement, 1896-1898: A Critical Appraisal of the Independence Club, University Press of America, 1995, ISBN: 0819199141
- Djun Kil Kim (2008-01-07), the History of Korea, Greenwood Press
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