Remnants of Patriotism in Goesan: A Journey Through History
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In the Month of Patriotic Duty, Encountering
Traces of Patriotism and the Seokjo Buddha Statue in Jijangri
In June, the month dedicated to national defense and veterans, I visited Goesan. In a small village that I might have passed by without a second thought, I came across two places that reignited my long-forgotten sense of patriotism.
The first place I visited was a monument honoring the patriot Jeong Won-taek. Although I was unfamiliar with his name at first, my heart grew heavier as I learned about his remarkable deeds.
Jeong Won-taek dedicated himself to the independence movement after fleeing to Shanghai, China, in 1912. At the end of 1918, he received a letter from Shin Gyu-sik, who was also in Shanghai, stating that the time had come for small nations to act for their independence amid changing global circumstances.
This prompted Jeong Won-taek to move to Jilin, where he met with figures such as Park Chan-ik, Jo So-ang, and Yeo Jun. Through their discussions, they contributed to the formation of the Korean Independence Army in 1919. The process of drafting the independence declaration was also documented in Jeong's record titled "Jisan Oeyu Ilji," which continues to be passed down to future generations.
Standing in front of the monument, I realized how easily I had forgotten the word
Source :https://blog.naver.com/goesan-gun/224332901117
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