Do San

Question 1

Do San

Answer 1

Do San was the name used by Chang Ho Ahn (1878 - 1938), who was a renowned educator and an advocate of Korean independence.

Question 2

…advocate of Korean independence.

Answer 2

A farmer’s son, he became a member of the “Independence Association” at the age of 18.

Question 3

…at the age of 18.

Answer 3

This association was formed to promote independence, to reform domestic affairs, and to reduce the dependence on foreign countries.

Question 4

…dependence on foreign countries.

Answer 4

In 1910, when the Yi Dynasty, a minor kingdom, was forcefully absorbed into the Japanese Empire, Chang Ho Ahn started underground activities focused on regaining Korean independence.

Question 5

…regaining Korean independence.

Answer 5

He advocated freedom of choice in education, culture, and speech.

Question 6

…culture, and speech.

Answer 6

Do San exiled himself to China and the United States of America, but always returned.

Question 7

…but always returned.

Answer 7

He was finally arrested by the Japanese and died in jail.

Question 8

…died in jail.

Answer 8

He was an outstanding member of the Korean independence movement.