기독교 여성 단체의 대한민국 임시정부 연계와 대한애국부인회 조직

Abstract

Korean Christianity and the independence movement are closely related. The significant influence of Christianity during the March 1st Movement in 1919 and the large participation of Protestants suggest that Christianity was indispensable to the activities of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea established through the March 1st Movement. A representative example was that Methodist women and Presbyterian women formed their own Patriotic Women’s Association, centered in South Pyongan Province, where the Provisional Government’s regional network was well established. These Patriotic Women’s Associations were merged according to the Provisional Government’s proposal for union and expanded into the new Korean Patriotic Women’s Association. The Korean Patriotic Women’s Association worked to support the Provisional Government through member recruitment and propaganda activities. They were particularly enthusiastic about recruiting members and were able to expand the organization to over 100 members. Funds for the independence movement were also raised and remitted to the Provisional Government. In short, the organization and activities of the Korean Patriotic Women’s Association can be said to be an example of the proactive attitude of Christian women who are not limited to individuals and families but actively take part in national issues.