- P-ISSN 2671-8197
- E-ISSN 2733-936X
Cho Byeong-guk (1883–1954) was a prominent anti-Japanese and independence activist from the Cheongsong region. He remained a Confucian scholar throughout his life, actively engaging in anti-colonial resistance, the independence movement, and educational initiatives. His collected writings notably reflect a synthesis of Confucianism and Christianity, offering valuable insights into the development of a Koreanized and indigenized form of Christianity. Chapter II analyzes Cho Byeong-guk as a Confucian scholar, focusing on the Confucian spirit and founding ideology embedded in his family heritage and daily life. Chapter III examines his role as an independence activist, particularly his leadership in the Cheongsong Hwamok Market March 1st Movement and his resistance to Shinto shrine worship. Chapter IV explores Cho’s educational philosophy, highlighting how he integrated Confucian and Christian values in his teachings and his efforts to establish schools. Chapter V investigates Cho’s unique understanding of indigenous Christianity, characterized by the dual principles of “external Confucianism, internal Christianity” and “external Christianity, internal Confucianism.”