최용신 崔容信

Patriot of Independence · Domestic Anti-Japanese Resistance · Patriotic Medal (Aejok-jang) (1995)

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Life	1909 ~ 1935
Era	근현대
Clan	경주 최씨

Life & career

The model for the novel Evergreen Tree (Sangnoksu), she devoted herself to rural enlightenment and Hangeul education in Cheongok, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, and died in the line of duty from overwork.

Legal domicile: Deokwon, South Hamgyong Province. Source: Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, e-Archive of Merit Records, achievement data of patriots of independence (public data).

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