Korean Independence Army

Korean Independence Army
LeaderHong Beom-do
Foundation1919
DissolvedJune 1921
Country Korea
AllegianceProvisional Government of the Republic of Korea
HeadquartersAntuhyun
Fengwudong, Wang Qinghyun, China
Mt. Mirsan
IdeologyKorean independence movement
Size600
Opponents Empire of Japan
Flag
Korean Independence Army
Hangul
대한독립군
Hanja
大韓獨立軍
RRDaehan dongnipgun
MRTaehan tongnipkun

The Korean Independence Army (Korean대한독립군) was an independent military force organized in Northern Jiandao (Gando) in 1919 and led by Hong Beom-do, a former gunner. This unit played major roles in defeating the Japanese in the Battle of Fengwudong and Battle of Qingshanli.