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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

  1. 김원봉의 창설Founded by Kim Won-bong

    In 1938, Kim Won-bong organized the Korean Volunteer Corps in Wuhan, China.

  2. 관내 최초 부대First Armed Unit in China

    As the first Korean armed unit formed within China proper, it led the armed struggle against Japan.

  3. 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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