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The Daedong Samunhoe was a Confucian organization active during the Japanese occupation.

Background
The background of the formation of the Daedong Samunhoe is deeply related to the March 1st Movement. This is because Saito Makoto was appointed as the new Governor-General of Chosun and organized to promote the pro-Japaneseization of Confucianism by establishing "measures against the Chosun National Movement" to calm the aftermath of the March 1 Independence Movement.

Main Figures
The main figures among the promoters are Eo Yun-jeok and Song Ji-heon of Buchan, a central garden of the Governor-General of Chosun. After visiting Japan and having exchanges with the Tokyo Society, the two came to Korea and formed the Daedong Society as an avant-garde organization to try to integrate Confucianism. Among the promoters are Lee Bum-chul and Hong Geung-seop, who were executives of Iljinhoe, Jeong Man-jo, the master of Confucianism, Park Yi-yang, Park Hee-yang, Oh Jae-pung, and Lee Geon-chun. The headquarters were located in Seoul and organized in the provinces, and 30 directors were appointed as executives.

Foundation and activities
It was inaugurated on November 16, 1919, and was established in the beginning of the following year. The nominal group goal was to encourage the rehabilitation, moral corrosion, and Confucianism of Confucius, which has been worshipped for 4,000 years, but the projects of each department focused on socialization and research projects to assist the Chosun Governor-General's project. In addition, projects such as holding lectures, collecting books, compiling books, and commendation were promoted. In 1920, he petitioned Saito to recover the property of Hyanggyo.

The members of the Daedong Samunhoe were appointed to the Central Committee and served as advisors to the Governor-General, and the Daedong Samunhoe itself was operated under the auspices and assistance of the Governor-General, making it clear as a pro-Japanese organization. After the Sino-Japanese War, he actively participated in the creation and strengthening of the wartime system. Choi Young-nyeon was in charge of editor and publisher, and published the organization "Daedong Samunhoebo."