Japanese Colonial Period
1920년문화
Founding of Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo
After the March First Movement, under so-called 'cultural rule,' the Korean-run private newspapers Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo were founded, but they were relentlessly suppressed by the Government-General through censorship and suspension.
Key developments
- 문화통치 배경So-called Cultural Rule
Shaken by the March First Movement, Japan feigned to ease its military rule and partially permitted the press and publishing, which became known as cultural rule.
- 두 신문 창간Founding of the Two Newspapers
In 1920, Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo were successively founded, becoming leading private newspapers that voiced Korean opinion.
- 검열과 정간Censorship and Suspension
The Government-General relentlessly censored and suppressed the two newspapers, deleting articles and suspending their publication.