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March 1st Movement begins in Korea under Japanese rule.

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March First Movement

1919 anti-colonial protests in Korea

The March First Movement was a series of protests against Japanese colonial rule that was held throughout Korea and internationally by the Korean diaspora beginning on March 1, 1919. Protests were largely concentrated in March and April of that year, although related protests…
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Korea under Japanese rule

1910–1945 colony of the Empire of Japan

From 1910 to 1945, Korea was ruled by the Empire of Japan under the name Chōsen (朝鮮), the Japanese reading of "Joseon".
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