Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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

Sep 16, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Mia Wong, an expert on the history of Korean anarchism, delves into the remarkable story of the Korean People's Association of Manchuria. She explores how this community created a horizontal society amid Japan's colonial rule, blending history with personal anecdotes. The conversation highlights the complexities of Korean anarchism as a form of resistance against oppression and examines the societal structures shaped by Confucianism and Catholicism. Wong sheds light on the often-misunderstood legacy of these movements within the broader anti-colonial narrative.
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