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Select CenturyWed Jan 22 1919
The Creation of the Irkutsk Group
A group of Russian-Koreans form a Korean section of the Irkutsk Communist Party in Irkutsk, Russia. This group was headed by Nam Man-chun (남만춘), also known as Pavel Nikiforovich Namm. A few months later, this group reorganized and renamed themselves to Chon-Ro Hanin Kongsan-tang (All-Russian Korean Communist Party, 천로 한인 공산당), and later on become known as the “Irkutsk Group.”
The date of the formation of this group is sketchy. The Korean Communist Movement 1918-1948 by Dae-sook Suh dates it as January 22, 1918 (page 10). However, Communism in Korea by Robert A. Scalapino and Chong-sik Lee date this as January 22, 1919 (page 9). Other sources say January 1920. The specific year of formation appears to be in contention but it is agreed that this formation happened in January.
Sat Feb 08 1919
Six hundred Korean students in Japan protest for Korean Independence
Eight leaders of the Korean students in Japan gathered 600 students at the YMCA in Tokyo and shouted for Korean independence, setting up roots for the March 1st movement.
Sat Mar 01 1919
The March 1st Uprising in Korea
The March 1st uprising in Korea, a nationwide resistance against the Japanese colonizers occupying their land. This demonstration resulted in around 7,000 Koreans dead and 50,000 Koreans imprisoned.
Sun Mar 02 1919
The Third International (Comintern) is founded
The Third International, otherwise known as the Communist International, or the “Comintern” for short, is founded. Its first Congress was held in Moscow from March 2nd to March 6th, 1919. One Korean participated.
Sun Apr 13 1919
The Korean Provisional Government is established in Shanghai
The Korean Provisional Government (KPG) is established in Shanghai.
Fri Apr 25 1919
A party congress for the Han-in Sahoe-tang is held in Shinhanchon, outside of Vladivostok
Yi Tong-hwi (이동휘) held a party congress in Shin-han-chon, outside of Vladivostok. The Central Committee passed a resolution barring its members from participating in the proposed Korean Provisional Govt in Shanghai
Sat Aug 30 1919
Yi Tong-hwi leaves Vladivostok to Shanghai to join the Korean Provisional Govt
Yi Tong-hwi leaves Vladivostok to Shanghai to join the Korean Provisional Govt, leaving the original Han-in Sahoe-tang defunct.
Chang To-jong, leader of the Ilse-Tang (One World Party), renames his party to Han-in Sahoe-tang.
Yi Tong-hwi becomes the first Premier of the Korean Provisional Govt
Fri Sep 05 1919
The Korean section of the Irkutsk Communist Party reorganized into the Chon-Ro Han-in Kongsan-tang
The Korean section of the Irkutsk Communist Party reorganized into the Chon-Ro Han-in Kongsan-tang (All-Russian Korean Communist Party), later known as the Irkutsk group, by Kim Chol-hun and Oh Ha-muk, with this assistance of an agent from the Comintern named Shumiatsky.
Sun Nov 09 1919
The Korean Anarchist organization Uiyeoldan (의열단) is formed
The Korean Anarchist anti-Japanese organization Uiyeoldan (의열단) is formed, consisting of members such as Kim Won-bong (김원봉) and Yoon Se-ju (윤세주).
Tue Dec 02 1919
Koreans in San Francisco found the Taehan Nodong Sahoe Kaejin-tang
Koreans in San Francisco, led by Yi Sal-un and others, founded the Taehan Nodong Sahoe Kaejin-tang (The Great Korean Labor Social Reformist Party). This party raised funds among Koreans in the United States to send to Cho So-ang (Yi Yong-un) at the meetings of the Second International
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