Echoes of Rebellion, Whispers of Control Cultural Rule Period (1919-1937, 문화통치) The late 1910s were a time of major global change. In 1917, the Russian Empire collapsed due to the Bolshevik Revolution, and by the 1920s, socialist ideas began spreading to Korean society through Manchuria and Shanghai. Many Koreans saw socialism as a way to fight against Japan’s colonial rule and help poor farmers escape poverty.At the same time, after W.. 더보기 Japan’s Coercive Rule in Korea (1910-1919) : Suppression and Land Seizure Main PoliciesMilitary Control: Japanese military police and soldiers maintained strict public order.Loss of Basic Rights: Freedoms such as association, press, and expression were severely restricted.Land Survey Project: The Land Surveying Project (토지조사사업) took away tenant farmers' rights to cultivate the land, leading to a loss of land ownership for many Koreans. 더보기 The Fall of the Korean Empire and Japan’s Colonization The Korean Empire (대한제국) was the predecessor of both South Korea and North Korea. During its time, there were several efforts to modernize the country. For example, the Gapsin Coup (1884, 갑신정변) was an attempt by young reformers to change the social structure, though it ultimately failed radically. Later, the Gabo Reform (1894-1896, 갑오개혁) was a government-led effort to modernize Korea by adopting.. 더보기 이전 1 2 3 4 ··· 257 다음
