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Essay Contest Winners Remember Ahn Jung-geun

Essay Contest Winners Remember Ahn Jung-geun

The Northeast Asian History Foundation and The Korea Times held an award ceremony for the Patriot Ahn Jung-geun Essay Contest to mark the 100th anniversary of his assassination of Hirobumi Ito, the first resident-general of Japan, on Oct. 26, 1909.

Jong-eun2009-11-03 18:31

Ahn Jung-geun: an ordinary man, an extra-ordinary life

Ahn Jung-geun wrote a poem which contains the line "The times make the hero and the hero makes the times." In his poem, Ahn expresses his faith that despite the difficult times in which he lived, it was possible for an individual to shape history. Through his tireless efforts in the patriotic enlightenment and righteous army movements, Ahn sought to do just that.

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:53

[Bronze Prize] What is Ahn Jung-guen’s Place in East Asia’s History?

Bronze PrizeWhat is Ahn Jung-guen’s Place in East Asia’s History?

The year 2009 marks important anniversaries for many world events: the Versailles Treaty of 1919; the outbreak of World War II; the 1989 Tiananmen massacre and other world-changing events that took place that year; and, for Koreans, the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Ito Hirobumi by Korean patriot Ahn Jung-geun.

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:50

[Bronze Prize] Ahn Jung-geun’s Place in East Asia’s History

Bronze PrizeAhn Jung-geun’s Place in East Asia’s History

It is in encountering a new culture that one begins to appreciate its history; its heritage; its hope. Ahn Jung-geun is nothing short of a revelation. He is an inspiration and an education in the past, the present and the future of Korea.

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:49

[Bronze Prize] Initiator for East Asia’s Unity

Bronze PrizeInitiator for East Asia’s Unity

Ahn Jung-geun is the first brick stacker in building the house of East Asia Community into one big family under peace and equality. He was eagerly willing to restore peace upon East Asia after being colonized by the Western, for rapid recovery and faster development.

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:48

[Bronze Prize] What is Ahn Jung-Geuns Place in East Asias History ?

Bronze PrizeWhat is Ahn Jung-Geuns Place in East Asias History ?

About time when I am to finish writing this essay today, I see the two big headlines posted in most of Korean daily newspapers : a) Korea will host a Group of 20 Summit in November, 2010 according to a decision reached at the third G20 meeting held in Pittsburgh. b) An special event for Animation "Winter Sonata" was attended by the two Korean movie stars, Bae Yong-joon and Ch...

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:46

[Bronze Prize] Ahn Jung-geun, the Pioneer of Pan-Asianism

Bronze PrizeAhn Jung-geun, the Pioneer of Pan-Asianism

Hirobumi Ito, assassinated by Ahn Jung-geun in 1909, was the first Japanese Resident General of Korea who led the Japanese annexation of Korea. He also invaded neighboring Asian countries, infringed upon their diplomatic sovereignty, and colonized them under his motto of "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (大東亞共榮圈)." Hirobumi Ito's proposals, in short, were in contrast wi...

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:40

[Bronze Prize] Ahn Jung-geun and His Vision of a Genuine Peace and Prosperity in East Asia

Bronze PrizeAhn Jung-geun and His Vision of a Genuine Peace and Prosperity in East Asia

In 1909, a year before Korea faced the tragic 35 years of Japanese colonization, there was one man who reignited the last dying flames of resistance. His name was Ahn Jung-geun, a saint who fought till the last moments of his life to realize his ideal of a peaceful and prosperous East Asia. When Ahn fired the three shots in Harbin Station, he was not just shooting on the beha...

Han Sang-hee2009-10-25 22:36

[Gold Prize] Immortal Advocate of Peace in East Asia

Gold PrizeImmortal Advocate of Peace in East Asia

A piercing scream trembled through the peaceful air of Harbin Train Station, on Oct. 26, 1909.

Jong-eun2009-10-25 17:08

[Gold Prize] Ahn Proposed E. Asian Peace Before Woodrow Wilson [Contest Winners Essay]

Gold PrizeAhn Proposed E. Asian Peace Before Woodrow Wilson [Contest Winners Essay]

'A new era, wakes before our eyes, the old world of force is gone, and the new world of righteousness and truth is here.'

Jong-eun2009-10-25 16:59

Gold PrizeImmortal Advocate of Peace in East Asia

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