Yang Gi-tak
President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea
About Yang Gi-tak
Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 67). Yang Gi-tak was a Korean politician and journalist.
Yang Kit'ak (; April 2, 1871 – April 20, 1938) was one of the leaders of Korean independence movement who served as the 9th president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1933 to 1935.
The Korea Daily News
In 1904, Yang and British journalist Ernest Bethell first published Daehan Maeil Sinbo , the newspaper publicly opposed Japanese actions in Korea. He and the newspaper played a significant role in the National Debt Repayment Movement.
New People's Association
In 1907, Yang played a key role in organizing the New People's Association to promote industry and Korean independence.
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Who was Yang Gi-tak?
President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (1871-1938)
When was Yang Gi-tak born?
Yang Gi-tak was born on 2 April 1871 in Kangso.
When did Yang Gi-tak die?
Yang Gi-tak died on 20 April 1938 in Jiangsu.
What was Yang Gi-tak's occupation?
Yang Gi-tak was a politician and journalist.
What nationality was Yang Gi-tak?
Yang Gi-tak was Korean.
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