Han Yong-un (Manhae)

Han Yong-un (1879–1944), known by his pen name Manhae, was a Buddhist monk, poet, and independence activist during Japan's colonial rule of Korea. Criticizing the passivity of the Buddhism of his day, he called for its reform and for Buddhism to engage with real-world affairs, and he was active in journalism and education. As one of the 33 national representatives of the March 1st Movement, he helped supplement the "Three Open Pledges" of the Declaration of Independence, and while imprisoned he wrote "On Korean Independence" to argue for independence and freedom. He is also widely known for his poetry collection "The Silence of the Beloved."