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Part One: The Korean People's Association of Manchuria: When Two Million People Lived In a Horizontal Society

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Korea's Struggle for Autonomy

This chapter explores the geopolitical tensions in Korea during the late 19th century, particularly the imperialistic pressures from Japan and Russia. It focuses on the Donghak Peasant Rebellion of 1894, detailing its fight for self-governance and the violent repercussions faced from both the Korean government and Japanese forces.

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