Abstract:

Ever since the Provisional Government of the Repub lic of Korea was established in Shanghai in 1919, it obtained sympathy and support from the Chine se people and government. After the Provisional Government moved to Chongqing, following the outbreak of Anti-Japanese War, the Chinese government helped the Provisional Government to set up the Guang Fu Army and win over recognition of Korean independence in the international society. However, this target was not f inally achieved, due to the interest conflicts in Far East among U.K., U.S. and the Sov iet Union.

Key words: Chinese National Government, Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, Guang Fu Army, Korean Independence Movement