Kim Gu vs Sanford B. Dole

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.

Sanford B. Dole was a leader of the Committee of Safety, a group of American and European businessmen that orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Lili

After the overthrow, Dole was appointed president of the Provisional Government of Hawaii. He served as the head of state during the transition period, seeking annexation by the United States.

Dole became the first and only president of the Republic of Hawaii after the constitution was adopted. He served from 1894 to 1898, during which time he pursued annexation by the United States.

Dole led the effort to secure the annexation of Hawaii by the United States, which was approved by the US Congress via the Newlands Resolution. Hawaii became a US territory on August 12, 1898.

Dole was appointed by President William McKinley as the first territorial governor of Hawaii. He served from 1900 to 1903, overseeing the transition from republic to US territory.

After his term as governor, Dole was appointed as a US District Judge for the Territory of Hawaii. He served in this position until his retirement in 1915.