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Independence hero assassin's calligraphy breaking auction records in Seoul

Ahn Jung-geun, recognized in South Korea for his resistance against Japanese colonization, produced hundreds of calligraphy works, including one titled "Green Bamboo," during his imprisonment in China before his execution in 1910.
Ahn assassinated Ito Hirobumi, Japan's first prime minister, in 1909, an act he called a military operation defending Korea amid increasing Japanese control.
His calligraphy, usually made at requests from Japanese prison officials, was carefully preserved by his captors, reflecting complex East Asian cultural and political tensions.
Last month in Seoul, the piece "Green Bamboo," symbolizing integrity, sold for 940 million won , more than tripling its opening bid, according to Seoul Auction's Kim Jun-seon.
The auction record and renewed interest highlight Ahn's enduring legacy in South Korea, inspiring art, musicals, films, and prompting private and public efforts to preserve his works.

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