In the summer of 1936, Korean marathoner Sohn Kee-chung won gold at the Berlin Olympics while competing under the Japanese flag. His quiet protest and the harsh Japanese response to Korean media turned him into a symbol of resistance. Sohn’s victory and defiance shaped Korean identity and Olympic history, highlighting a powerful yet often overlooked chapter of the 20th century.
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