An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

The An Jung-geun Memorial Hall is a classic site of red tourism.

During the Japanese colonial period (August 29, 1910 ~ August 15, 1945), An Jung-geun, a prominent Korean independence activist, assassinated Itō Hirobumi, who had served as President of Japan's Privy Council, at Harbin Railway Station in China. Following this, he was incarcerated in Lüshun Prison in Japan, where he lived out his final days. The blood-written letters he left in prison, brimming with patriotic fervor, are regarded as iconic and widely known. He is also esteemed as one of the most respectable figures in Korea to this day.

On October 26, 2010, to commemorate the 101st anniversary of An Jung-geun’s heroic act (1879–1910), the “An Jung-geun Memorial Hall” reopened with a new look. The building features semi-transparent glass materials and is supported by 12 pillars, symbolizing the 12 righteous men—including An Jung-geun—who were part of the "Eulsa Five-People Pledge" group that cut off their fingers in unity. The memorial hall consists of two underground floors and two above-ground floors, with nine thematic exhibition rooms, as well as special and experiential exhibition spaces. Visitors can explore all relics and commemorative items related to An Jung-geun’s life, from his birth and upbringing to his independence movement activities.

An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

Reason to visit: The best place to learn about the martyr An Jung-geun

Continent: Asia

Country/Region: Korea

Province/State: Seoul Special City

City: Jung-gu