🇰🇷 A Visit to the Lushun Prison Museum, a Historical Site We Must Never Forget 🇨🇳

Lushun Prison (旅順監獄), located in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, is not just a historical site; it is a vivid historical education site that bears witness to the suffering and determination of Korean independence fighters during the Japanese colonial period.

Established by Russia in 1902, it was extensively expanded by the Japanese after 1907, becoming one of the largest prisons in East Asia.

✅ Must-Know Information:
* Symbol of Sacrifice: Lushun Prison is where Ahn Jung-geun, a Korean independence activist, was imprisoned for 143 days after assassinating Ito Hirobumi and writing "On East Asian Peace" until his death in 1910. In addition to Ahn, numerous Korean and Chinese anti-Japanese activists, including Shin Chae-ho and Lee Hoe-young, suffered or died in the same tragic history.

* Size and Structure: The prison is centered around a T-shaped main building, with solitary confinement cells, torture chambers, workshops, and execution chambers preserved in their original form. Tens of thousands of prisoners were killed until the 1940s, and the execution grounds, in particular, offer a glimpse into the brutality of the time.

* Visiting Points: The cell where Ahn Jung-geun was imprisoned (Room 36), the site of his execution, and the calligraphy he left behind in prison offer a glimpse into his unwavering resolve.

(However, the operation of the Ahn Jung-geun Exhibition Hall may vary depending on the season, so please check before visiting.)

* Location and Visiting Tips: Located in Lüshunkou District and a distance from downtown Dalian, the best way to get there is by taxi.
Taxi fare is approximately 15,000 to 18,000 won.

Since restored as a museum, it is currently managed as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Facility of the People's Republic of China.

A visit here goes beyond simply viewing the building; it offers a profound understanding of the suffering of a nation that lost its nation and the noble spirit of the great heroes who fought to overcome it.

If you want to encounter a significant chapter in our history firsthand, Lushun Prison is a must-see.

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