Korean novelistsJapanese colonial periodHistoriansJournalists
Shin Chae-ho
申采浩1880 - 1936Historian, independence activist, journalist, novelist
Shin Chae-ho, known as Danjae, was a Korean independence activist, historian, journalist, and novelist. He is remembered for nationalist historiography and allegorical works such as Dream Sky and The Fierce Battle of Two Dragons.
Awards
Order of Merit for National Foundation, Presidential Medal, 1962
Activity
After late-Joseon journalism and enlightenment activity, he went into exile and joined independence movements and historical research. He died in Lushun prison in 1936.