Choe Nam-seon

Choe Nam-seon was a prominent Korean scholar, historian, and independence activist born in 1890. He is best known for founding the first modern Korean history department and contributing significantly to Korea's national identity by emphasizing its cultural and historical heritage. Choe played a key role in promoting Korean independence during Japanese colonial rule and worked to foster pride and unity among Koreans. His scholarly work and activism helped shape modern Korean historiography and national consciousness, making him an influential figure in Korea’s cultural and political development in the 20th century.