Korean Arrivals - San Francisco 1920

Choi Bong-yun (1914–2005): Founder of the Department of Political Science at Seoul National University

Read in Korean Professor Choi Bong-yun was born in 1914 in Uiju, North Pyongan Province. During his student years, he organized Bible schools and retreats, actively promoting literacy and fostering national spirit. After graduating from the Chosun University of Japan, he moved to the United States in 1938. He completed his master’s and doctoral studies…
Choi Jin-ha (1889–1967): 27 Years of Service to the Korean National Association

Read in Korean Born in Pyongan Province, Choi Jin-ha came to the United States in September 1916 for the purpose of studying abroad. In January of the following year, he was appointed as the secretary-general of the Korean National Association in North America, where he worked diligently for the development of the association and the…
Choi Neung-ik (1889–1976): Organizing the Korean Volunteer Army’s Support Committee in America

Read in Korean Born in 1889 in Kangseo, Pyongan Province, Choi Neung-ik went into exile in the United States in 1916 with the aim of achieving Korea’s independence and fighting against Japanese colonial rule. While studying at a university in the Willows area of Northern California, he participated in the founding conference of the Student…
Jeong Han-gyeong (1891–1985): Contribution to the Independence Movement as a Doctor of Philosophy and Diplomat

Read in Korean Jeong Han-gyeong developed an interest in modern studies while attending a university established by Park Jang-hyun, who was the uncle of Park Yong-man. At the age of 14, in 1904, he traveled to Hawaii to learn new knowledge and later moved to San Francisco for further studies. Upon arriving in San Francisco,…
Jeong Jae-gwan (1880–1930): President of the Korean National Association

Read in Korean His pen name was Haesan (海山). Born in Jaeryeong, Hwanghae Province, he moved to the United States in 1902 with Ahn Chang-ho and founded the Public Association in 1904. In November 1905, he established and became the publisher of the official newspaper, the Public Newspaper. When the New Korea Society was founded…
Han Jang-ho (1893–1994): Contributor to the Establishment of the Korean Air Force in the U.S.

Read in Korean Born into a wealthy family in Pyongyang, Han Jang-ho dedicated his life to the struggle for Korea’s independence and passed away at the age of 100 in Milpitas, near San Francisco. At the age of 19, unable to withstand the pressures of Japanese colonial rule, he fled one night with money and…
Hong Eon (1880-1951): A Master of Sijo and Prose

Read in Korean Hong Eon, who used the pen name Donghaesu-bu, was born in Seoul. He was a scholar with a talent for literature and immigrated to Hawaii in 1905 for the purpose of studying. In 1906, he organized the Korean Composite Association by merging 24 Korean organizations in Hawaii and became the chief editor…
Hwang Sa-seon (1885–): Shanghai Korean Methodist Church

Read in Korean Born on October 18, 1885, in Pyongbuk, he lost his father at an early age and lived with his brother, Pastor Hwang Sa-yong, where he was influenced by Christianity from a young age. He received Christian education at Seongshil School and Seongshil University, and while working as a teacher, he was active…