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'International Law Is No Match for Cannons': Independence activist's calligraphy returns to Korea

Published 2026-08-13

A calligraphic work by Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, written after Japanese authorities rejected his plea for a trial under international law, has been returned to Korea from Japan, the Korea Heritage Service said Thursday. The eight-character hanja inscription, "Manguk Gongbeop Buryeo Daepo," or "International Law Is No Match for Cannons," was unveiled at Deoksugung in Seoul ahead of National Liberation Day on Saturday. The work was recovered through a joint effort by the Korea He

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