"Who? Modern Korean History: Yoo Il-han," a children's history comic. [Yuhan]
"Who? Modern Korean History: Yoo Il-han," a children's history comic. [Yuhan]

Yuhan announced Thursday that a children's history comic book chronicling the life of its late founder, Dr. Yoo Il-han, has been published through Dasan Books under the title "Who? Modern Korean History: Yoo Il-han."

The book recounts the life of Dr. Yoo, who devoted himself to his country and people during the Japanese colonial period, presented in comic form for young readers. It traces his journey from emigrating to the United States at age 9, through his rise as an entrepreneur, to his founding of Yuhan and his contributions to public health.

In addition, the book covers his role in the Korean independence movement — including his reading of a resolution at the Korean Liberty Conference and his participation in the NAPKO Project, a special operation run by the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

A supplementary workbook on modern Korean history is also included to help young readers build both historical knowledge and literacy skills. The workbook features a range of reading materials centered on Dr. Yoo, including lecture transcripts, the Korean Liberty Conference announcement, newspaper articles from his return to Korea, a letter to his daughter, and a field-trip report from Willow House.

The book is set to be distributed to elementary schools and public libraries nationwide.

The publication aims to pass on to future generations the spirit of noblesse oblige embodied by Dr. Yoo — who dedicated his life to returning corporate profits to society and to the cause of national independence — and to instill the values of genuine entrepreneurship and social responsibility.

"We hope the warmth and love for his people that Dr. Yoo showed throughout his life — devoted to independence and public health — will reach young readers," a Yuhan official said. "Yuhan will also carry on the noble legacy of its founder and fulfill its responsibility to contribute to public health and social progress."


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