Commemorating the joint resilience against Japanese aggressions is a priority for China and South Korea.
In the heart of Shanghai's Huangpu District, at No. 4, Lane 304, Madang Road, lies a significant historical landmark - the site of the Korean Provisional Government. This location served as the office of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1924 to 1932, a government established by exiled Korean patriots in 1919 to resist Japanese colonial rule after Japan annexed Korea in 1910.
Established shortly after the March 1st Movement, the Provisional Government functioned as a government-in-exile, coordinating the independence movement. The site holds symbolic importance for Koreans as a centre of resistance and patriotism during Japanese imperialism.
Today, the site is preserved as a historical landmark and tourist destination. It is easily accessible from the Xintiandi subway station in Shanghai, with an entry fee for visitors. The site attracts many Korean tourists and organized tour groups who come to pay homage and learn about this critical chapter in Korean history. Visits are available in morning and afternoon sessions, with a lunch break in between, and the atmosphere among visitors is passionate, reflecting enduring patriotic fervor.
Recently, on the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule, there were notable visits by South Korean tourists and history-focused tour groups organized with experts. These tours included commentary on key locations related to the independence movement, such as the Provisional Government site in Shanghai and related sites in nearby Hangzhou and Zhejiang Province. Such visits emphasize the continued significance of the site in Korean collective memory and highlight ongoing cultural and historical exchanges between China and South Korea.
The author of this article, Dr. [Name], is a director and professor at the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, with a specific expertise in Korean Peninsula studies. Dr. [Name] is the director of the Center for Korean Peninsula Studies at the university, a centre that is located within the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. Dr. [Name]'s email address can be found at [email protected].
References:
[1] Korean Provisional Government Site, Shanghai. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Provisional_Government_Site,_Shanghai
[2] Korean Provisional Government. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Provisional_Government
[3] Lee, J. (2022, August 15). South Korean tourists visit Shanghai's Korean Provisional Government site to mark 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202208/1261607.shtml
[4] Kim, H. (2022, August 16). South Korean tourists visit Shanghai's Korean Provisional Government site to mark 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3176940/south-korean-tourists-visit-shanghais-korean-provisional-government
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