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

Sep 18, 2024
Mia Wong, an expert on Korean anarchism, dives deep into the unique societal structures of the Korean People's Association of Manchuria. She explores how two million people cohabited in a community-oriented environment, fostering cultural cohesion. Discussing the consequences of Japanese imperialism, Wong highlights the resilience of Korean students and the revolutionary ideologies that emerged. The conversation also touches on the interplay of nationalism and anarchism and the historical narratives that shaped the quest for Korean independence.
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