Korean Dictionary

How to say “March First Movement” in Korean

삼일운동

sam-il-undong

Usage & Context

The March First Movement (삼일운동) of 1919 was a nationwide peaceful protest against Japanese colonial rule. Millions of Koreans participated by reading and distributing independence declarations. March 1 is celebrated as Independence Movement Day (삼일절).

Example Sentence

삼일운동은 한국 독립 운동의 중요한 계기가 됐어요.

The March First Movement was an important turning point in Korean independence movement.

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