Japanese Colonial Period
1938년독립운동
Founding of the Korean Volunteers Corps (Joseon Uiyongdae)
Kim Won-bong organized the Korean Volunteers Corps in Wuhan, China. It was the first Korean armed unit formed in mainland China and led armed resistance against Japanese imperial forces.
Key developments
- 김원봉의 창설Founded by Kim Won-bong
In 1938, Kim Won-bong organized the Korean Volunteer Corps in Wuhan, China.
- 관내 최초 부대First Armed Unit in China
As the first Korean armed unit formed within China proper, it led the armed struggle against Japan.
- 광복군 합류Merger into Restoration Army
Some moved to North China to become the Korean Volunteer Army, while others merged into the Korean Restoration Army.
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