Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) left a handwritten ink (written in ink left during his lifetime) that read ‘Independence’ at Lushun Prison just before his execution in February 1910. On the left side of the text, the stamp on Dr. Ahn’s palm with his ring finger amputated is clearly visible. Masao Shitara, a prison guard at Lushun Prison, received it from Dr. Ahn, and it is currently stored at Ryukoku University in Japan.
Including this ink painting, four paintings by Dr. Ahn from Ryukoku University in Japan are returning to Korea after 15 years. Starting on the 24th, the National Museum of Korean History will hold a special exhibition titled ‘Ahn Jung-geun’s Books’ commemorating the 115th anniversary of Ahn’s attack on Harbin. This exhibition welcomes visitors with 18 pieces of ink (13 treasures) written by Dr. Ahn just before his death, combining ink from Japan and ink from Korea. Yoo Jeong-hwan, a curator at the National Museum of Korean History, explained, “We created the exhibition with seven stories, including patriotism and peace, inspired by Dr. Ahn’s childhood name, ‘Eungchil’ (應七).”
‘Independent ink’, which can be said to be the highlight of ink, attracts attention as it is placed in the central space of the exhibition hall. The power of these two concise letters is felt. The ink inscription that reads, ‘國家安危勞心焦思(I worry and fret about the national security)’ shows Dr. Ahn’s view of the country and patriotism. ‘Hwanggeum 100 nyang 兩 不如一敎子 (If you pay a million gold, you can’t teach a child one thing.)’ Yumuk contains the philosophy of Dr. Ahn, who emphasized education. Dr. Ahn devoted his efforts to nurturing talent, including establishing Samheung School in Jinnampo, Pyeongnam, in 1906.
‘爲國獻身 military personnel 本分 (dedication to the country is the duty of a soldier, sacrificing one’s body for the country is the duty of a soldier)’ shows the mindset of Dr. Ahn, who committed suicide as a volunteer soldier of the Korean Empire. ‘志士仁人 殺身成仁 (Jisinin Salsinseongin/Jisain and virtuous people achieve benevolence by sacrificing themselves)’ also contains Dr. Ahn’s determined will to achieve a great goal by sacrificing himself. ‘丈夫雖死心如鐵 義士臨危氣似雲 (Even if a doctor dies, his heart is like iron, and even if he is in danger, his spirit and spirit are like clouds)’ is Dr. Ahn’s ledger book. You can feel his solemnity as a doctor and his spirit as a doctor.
In addition to his writings, about 50 pieces of material showing Dr. Ahn’s life are also on display, allowing you to see the process of putting his will to restore national sovereignty into practice. Han Su, director of the National Museum of Korean History, said, “I hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to look back on An Jung-geun’s actions from the Patriotic Enlightenment Movement to the Harbin Uprising.” Until March 31st of next year. free.
Reporter Sa Ji-won 4g1@donga.com
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