Geum Dal-yeon (1874–1914) was a militia leader during the Korean Empire, hailing from Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. After the Eulsa Treaty was forcibly signed, he organized a militia in Yeongju in 1906 with Kim Nak-im and began his resistance activities. In 1907, he attacked several locations, including the Sunheung branch of the Japanese military police, achieving notable results. In September of that year, he joined Lee Kang-nyeon’s militia as a military officer and vanguard. Notably, in 1908, after Lee Kang-nyeon was captured during the Battle of Cheongpung in Chungcheong Province, Geum, along with Kim Sang-tae, regrouped the militia and continued fighting against the Japanese forces, achieving significant victories.
In 1909, Geum was captured by Japanese forces and sentenced to life imprisonment. While serving his sentence at the Daegu District Court, he passed away in prison. In recognition of his contributions, he was posthumously awarded the Order of Merit for National Foundation (Independence Medal) in 1980.
