An Jung-geun

An Jung-geun (September 2, 1879 - March 26, 1910) (Christian name: Thomas) was the Korean man who assassinated the Japanese politician Ito Hirobumi, the former Resident-General of Korea. His first commitment for his country was made in the field of education, but later he changed direction and joined the armed resistance for justice. He is regarded as a hero in both South Korea and North Korea.

An Jung-geun in popular culture

In the science-fiction movie, 2009 Lost Memories, An Jung-geun is prevented from assassinating Hirobumi and the resulting cascading effect in the timeline later causes Japan to win World War II as an ally of the United States.

Related Topics:
2009 Lost Memories - Japan - World War II - United States

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