The Joint Legacy of Syngman Rhee and Kim Gu as Korean Founding Fathers
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Former lawmaker Son Se-il is remembered as the author of the comprehensive biography series 'Syngman Rhee and Kim Gu,' which portrays both as Korea's founding fathers. Despite differing views during the 1948 inter-Korean negotiations, they were allies in the independence movement, bonded by patriotism, anti-Japanese and anti-communist stances, and their Christian beliefs. Son believes recognizing both Rhee and Kim as national patriarchs is crucial for solving historical disputes and understanding Korea's national identity.
