Yu Gwan-sun
Korean independence activist (1902–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Yu.
Yu Gwan-sun (Korean: 유관순; Hanja: 柳寬順; December 16, 1902 – September 28, 1920) was a Korean independence activist. She is particularly notable for her role in South Chungcheong during the March 1st Movement protests against Japanese colonial rule.[1] She has since become one of the most famous Korean independence activists and a symbol for the movement.
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Yu Gwan-sun | |
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Born | December 16, 1902 |
Died | September 28, 1920(1920-09-28) (aged 17) |
Known for | March 1st Movement |
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Korean name | |
Hunminjeongeum | 류관순 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Ryu Gwan-sun |
McCune–Reischauer | Ryu Kwan-sun |
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