Joaquim Nabuco vs Kim Gu

Joaquim Nabuco was elected to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies in 1878. He used his position to advocate for the abolition of slavery, becoming a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

Nabuco published 'O Abolicionismo' (Abolitionism), a seminal work that systematically argued for the immediate end of slavery in Brazil. The book became a foundational text for the abolitionist movement and influenced public opinion.

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Nabuco was appointed Brazil's first ambassador to the United States in 1905. He worked to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries, representing Brazil at the Pan-American conferences.

After the March 1st Movement, Kim Gu went into exile in Shanghai, China, where he joined the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (KPG). He became a key figure in the independence struggle against Japanese colonial rule.

As head of the KPG's secret service, Kim Gu orchestrated the assassination of Japanese military officers in Shanghai, including the bombing at Hongkew Park that killed General Yoshinori Shirakawa. This was a major act of resistance against Japanese imperialism.

Following Japan's surrender, Kim Gu returned to Korea in November 1945. He was greeted as a hero by many Koreans and resumed his role as a leader of the Korean independence movement, advocating for a unified, independent Korea.

Kim Gu strongly opposed the establishment of separate governments in North and South Korea. He refused to participate in the UN-supervised elections in the South, arguing they would lead to permanent division, and instead pursued unification talks with North Korean leaders.

On June 26, 1949, Kim Gu was shot and killed at his residence in Seoul by South Korean Army Lieutenant Ahn Doo-hee. The assassination was politically motivated, likely linked to Kim's opposition to the Rhee government and his unification stance.