Komarudin

Komarudin (29 May 1919 – 10 August 1949) was an Indonesian freedom fighter during the skirmishes against the Dutch which took place shortly after World War 2. It has since come to light that he was born in Korea. His real name is Yang Chil-seong (양칠성). His Japanese name is Sichisei Yanagawa (梁川七星). He was caught and executed in 1949 by Dutch forces. In July 1995, the Indonesian government and South Korean representatives held a tombstone replacement ceremony in his honor.

Early life Yang Chil-seong was born on 29 May 1919 in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province. Komarudin thwarted the Dutch attempt to seize Wanaraja by destroying Cimanuk Bridge.

Capture by Dutch soldiers When the Dutch attacked Garut, a group of Prince Papak troops were in charge of securing the area, but because the Dutch forces were too big, the Prince Papak troops were forced to retreat. The three guerrillas were hiding but were caught from information by spies. Komarudin, Abubakar, Usman and an Indonesian fighter named Djoehana were caught on Mount Dora.

Identity disclosure Previously there was little information about Yang Chil-seong's life in Indonesia. The information about Komarudin, who turned out to be a Korean, was revealed by Japanese and South Korean historians. In addition, testimony was also obtained from fellow comrades of Yang Chil-seong, who were still alive. In July 1995, the Indonesian government and South Korean representatives held a Komarudin tombstone replacement ceremony militarily. Since then Komarudin has been regarded as one of the leading figures for Indonesia's independence.