Fellow citizens of the Republic of Korea, 7 million Koreans overseas, decorated independence activists and relatives of the dearly departed, On this day 107 years ago, shouts of "Long live Korean independence" echoed across the world. On that day, we all stood as one. There were no divisions in social class or status, no differences in age or gender. The Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do provinces stood together, and there was no divide between left and right. In Pyongyang, in Seoul, in Busan, in Sinuiju -- all the way from Hallasan Mountain to Baekdusan Mountain -- the entire nation was indeed filled with cries of "Long live Korean independence." Our forebears stood firm against imperial Japan's oppression by organizing armed resistance at home and engaging in diplomatic efforts abroad. Their spirit led to the establishment of the Provisional Republic of Korea Government. Because they united for a greater cause, overcoming their small differences, the March First Revolution ultimately bore fruit, resulting in the joyous liberation of our nation. On this 107th anniversary of the March First Ind