Government in exile of Korea (Twilight of a New Era)

The March 1st Movement manifestations (1919), the first mass rallies against Japanese occupation of Korea and its violent suppression and persecution of nationalist groups, prompt the organization of an exile government. The former ruling Yi family were mediatized into the Japanese Imperial or made Korean nobles. Removing themselves from nationalist circles or any opposition. The Korean emigre organize in exile the basis for the restoration of an independent state.

By 1920 the majority of nationalist circles rallied around the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (PGRK). Its establishment in Shanghai, marked the birth of an opposition to Japanese. It coordinated the armed resistance against the Japanese army, by means of the Korean Liberation Army (KLA).

A People's Liberation Committee of Korea (PLCK), was created on the Japanese retreat from the Korean Peninsula. It organized local committees in charge of public services, distribution of food and security on areas liberated or left back by the retrieving Japanese Imperial Army. Most of the equipment left behind was used by the Korean People's Army (KPA).

By a common agreement of the Joint Allies Administration of Korea (JAAK) integrated by China, FSR, USA and ICF, the PGRK and PLCK proclaimed the Peoples' Republic of Korea and established coalition government.