2010

Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall

안중근의사기념관

byKyu Sung Woo[K.S.W.](woo gyu-sung)· 우규승

Kyu Sung Woo's memorial to independence activist Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), who assassinated the Japanese resident-general of Korea in Harbin. Twelve interlocking concrete volumes — one for each finger Ahn had (he severed his ring finger as an oath). Tucked into Namsan park, partially below grade.

Drawing Sheet

Project
Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall
Architect
Kyu Sung Woo (b. 1941)
Year
2010
Location
중구, 서울
Coords
37.5535° N · 126.9804° E
Style
Contemporary
Status
extant
Access
Open to public

Plan your visit

Hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Admission
Free
Nearest station
Hoehyeon Station (line 4), exit 2, 15-min walk uphill (or Namsan elevator)
Korean address
서울 중구 소월로 91
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