Cho Man-sik
Korean independence activist (1883–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cho Man-sik (Korean: 조만식; 1 February 1883 – 18 October 1950), also known by his art name Godang (고당), was a Korean independence activist.
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Cho Man-sik | |
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조만식 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-02-01)1 February 1883 Kangseo County, Pyeongan Province, Joseon |
Died | October 1950 (aged 67) Pyongyang, North Korea |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Spouse(s) | • Lady Park • Yi Eui-sik • Jeon Seon-ae |
Children | • first marriage; 1 son
• second marriage; 2 sons, 2 daughters • third marriage; 2 sons, 1 daughter |
Alma mater | Meiji University |
Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 조만식 |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Jo Man(-)sik |
McCune–Reischauer | Cho Mansik |
Art name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 고당 |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Godang |
McCune–Reischauer | Kodang |
He became involved in the power struggle that enveloped North Korea in the months following the Japanese surrender after World War II. Originally, Cho was supported by the Soviet Union for the eventual rule of North Korea. However, due to his opposition to trusteeship, Cho lost Soviet support and was forced from power by the Soviet-backed and pro Soviet communists in the north (a predecessor of the Workers' Party of Korea).[1]
Placed under house arrest in January 1946, he later disappeared into the North Korean prison system, where confirmed reports of him end. He is generally believed to have been executed soon after the start of the Korean War, possibly in October 1950.