On the March 1st Movement, a campaign to find nationality of Sohn Ki-jung began.

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There is a movement to correct the nationality of Son Ki-jung, who is recorded as Japanese, to the Republic of Korea.

Son Ki-jung, who won the gold medal in track and field men's marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, instilled pride in the Korean people under Japanese colonial rule. The whole nation is aware of the photo of the Japanese organ of the chest covered with laurel tree.

However, Son Ki-jung's nationality, which was recorded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is still Japan. Although intermittent efforts have been made to restore it to the Republic of Korea, it is also true that there was a lack of strength. It was an important topic in the sports world, but it did not lead to a national movement.

The Son Kee-chung Memorial Foundation began to inform participants of the Son Kee-chung nationality correction campaign in earnest from last year's Son Kee-chung Marathon. In the face of the running craze, many participants agreed to sign and agree to the justification of finding nationality.

From this year, more full-fledged action will be taken. From March 1st, Samiljeol, the 'Son Ki-jung Nationality Correction Campaign' will begin through social networking services (SNS). Various posts are posted on the Instagram account (@sonkechung). From Son Ki-jung's life to the existence of Son Ki-jung Memorial Hall, running center, and sports park, it is also more clearly announced.

It also invokes the signature movement again. Even though they learn history, they often don't know that they are not Korean citizens even though they know that they are "Japanese-long term expiration," so they move progressively to help restore their nationality.

It will also start a 'learning challenge' based on related numbers. To commemorate 1936 when he won the Olympic medal, he would certify a run of 19.36 kilometers, or 3.82 kilometers with his back number wearing 382 and 2.29 kilometers with his Olympic record of 2:29:19:2. Alternatively, you can draw a pitching-shaped "throwing run" awarded as a gold medal. It is a method of certifying pitching-shaped courses in each city, such as dog run and dumpling run.

An official from the Son Kee-chung Foundation, who spoke to this newspaper by phone, said, "Son Kee-chung, an athlete and a historical figure, has cried out his whole life that he is 'Korean, not Japanese,'" adding, "We will make sure to find the records specified as 'Gittei Son' and 'Japan.' We ask for your interest and signature."

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