Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part I. The Historical and Social Backgrounds 2. The Paekjong : Background and Historical Profile 3. Origins of the Hyonp'yong Movement Part II. The Hyongp'yong Movement: 1923-1935 4. The Birth of the Hyonhp'yong Movement 5. The Internal Dynamics: 1924-1925 6. The External Trials: 1923-1925 7. Expansion and Stagnation: 1925-1930 8. Ideological Tensions and Decline: 1930-1935 9. Conclusion and Addenda

About the Author

Joong-Seop Kim is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Reunification, Peace and Human Rights, at the Gyeongsang National University, South Korea.

Reviews

'Professor Kim ... must be congratulated for his efforts to trace the history of the paekchong from their 'origins' through Koryo to Choson.' - Journal of School of Oriental and African Studies'The book is a useful and welcome addition to the growing number of studies on social movements during the Japanese colonial period.' - Journal of School of Oriental and African Studies'Kim presents an instructive history of the paekjong and the internal operations of the Hyongp'yongsa movement while enhancing our understanding of the diverse Korean society that endured Japanese colonial rule.' - Journal of Asian Studies