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The 1919 Independence Demonstration at Aunae Market

1919-04-01

Aunae Market, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province

An independence demonstration at Aunae Market involving Yu Gwan-sun and local figures. Thousands of people took part, and the Japanese colonial authorities’ violent suppression caused numerous casualties, including Yu Gwan-sun’s parents, while Yu Gwan-sun was arrested as the leader.