Written by Jung Myeongseop and illustrated by Kim Junyoung


Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the March 1st Movement, the book tells a lively story about the remarkable activities of young Independence activists who took part in the movement.

Some primary school students stood at the front of the March 1st Movement that took place in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, in 1919. Young Independence Activists of the March 1st Movement tells a long fairy tale about the remarkable activities of the "Miryang Scouts," which was made up of Miryang Primary School students who spearheaded the movement. Chung Myungseob, the author of this book, focused on the March 1st Movement led by the students and graduates of Miryang Primary School, and the "Miryang Scouts," a secret organization of Miryang Primary School students. Chung conducted research on the remains of two patriotic martyrs (Kim Wonbong and Yun Seju) and trial records of that time related to the movement. Then, as a writer of historical detective novels, he used his imagination to complete an interesting fairy tale about the March 1st Movement. 100 years ago. Why did the primary school students hold the Korean flags in their hands and leave the school? How could they be so courageous, even when armed Japanese soldiers were in front of them?

What makes this book truly touching is that it doesn't try to teach young readers with a story about the life of a great man. Instead, it shows, step by step, how the courage of numerous ordinary people changed history. In 2019, we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the March 1st Movement and the 90-year anniversary of the Student Independence Movement. This book will provide a valuable opportunity to remember a great number of young independence activists who did their best for the freedom and independence of Korea.