Korean independence activist An s prison handwriting repatriated from Japan
Translated as "International law is no match for a cannon," the phrase consisting of eight Chinese characters was written by An in March 1910 at Lushun Prison…
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Translated as "International law is no match for a cannon," the phrase consisting of eight Chinese characters was written by An in March 1910 at Lushun Prison in what is now northeastern China, just days before his death on March 26, the KHS said. An accompanying inscription states it was written in March 1910 at Lushun Prison, indicating it was left by him a few days before his execution. The foundation said it became aware of the work through local contacts in Japan in May 2025 and secured its repatriation in November.
Furthermore, According to the national cultural heritage portal operated by the KHS, 31 pieces of An's calligraphy have been designated as treasures. The KHS said the inscription reflects An's "deep disillusionment with the impotence of international law" in the face of military force. "We'll continue to identify and repatriate Korean cultural assets located abroad and share their value with the public," said Park Jeong-hye, chair of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation.
In addition, Records on the reverse side trace the item's early custody to Sadakichi Kurihara, the warden of Lushun Prison at the time, and later to a collector identified only as "Pyong," who had the calligraphy mounted and preserved.
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Translated as "International law is no match for a cannon," the phrase consisting of eight Chinese characters was written by An in March 1910 at Lushun Prison in what is now northeastern China, just days before his death on March 26, the KHS said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAn accompanying inscription states it was written in March 1910 at Lushun Prison, indicating it was left by him a few days before his execution.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe foundation said it became aware of the work through local contacts in Japan in May 2025 and secured its repatriation in November.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to the national cultural heritage portal operated by the KHS, 31 pieces of An's calligraphy have been designated as treasures.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe KHS said the inscription reflects An's "deep disillusionment with the impotence of international law" in the face of military force.
reliability low1/2 sources"We'll continue to identify and repatriate Korean cultural assets located abroad and share their value with the public," said Park Jeong-hye, chair of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation.
reliability low1/2 sourcesRecords on the reverse side trace the item's early custody to Sadakichi Kurihara, the warden of Lushun Prison at the time, and later to a collector identified only as "Pyong," who had the calligraphy mounted and preserved.
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