Veterans ministry to launch team to track down remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will launch a public-private team this week tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China, the ministry said Tuesday. The 23-member team, comprising officials from the veterans, foreign and unification ministries, as well as historians and family members of the late independence fighter, will set sail Wednesday, the ministry said. This footage, carried by Yonhap News Television, shows independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Lee marks 100th anniv. of establishment of Korean provisional gov't building in Shanghai Lee eyes repatriation of independence fighters' remains in China as possible summit agenda (Yonhap Interview) New minister underscores role of veterans affairs in ties with U.S., UNC member states Remains of 6 Korean independence fighters to return home next week Keywords #independence fighter #remains Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N. Korea holds parliamentary elections prev Veterans ministry to launch team to track down remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun Next Veterans ministry to launch team to track down remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun

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SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will launch a public-private team this week tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China, the ministry said Tuesday.
The 23-member team, comprising officials from the veterans, foreign and unification ministries, as well as historians and family members of the late independence fighter, will set sail Wednesday, the ministry said.
Ahn was executed in 1910 for the assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi in China's Harbin the previous year. His remains are believed to be buried near Lushun Prison in the northern Chinese port city of Dalian.
In his will, he requested that his remains be returned to Korea after national independence, but the exact location of his burial remains unknown.
Last month, President Lee Jae Myung wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the government is doing its best to excavate and repatriate his remains.
This footage, carried by Yonhap News Television, shows independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- This footage, carried by Yonhap News Television, shows independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Lee marks 100th anniv. of establishment of Korean provisional gov't building in Shanghai Lee eyes repatriation of independence fighters' remains in China as possible summit agenda (Yonhap Interview) New minister underscores role of veterans affairs in ties with U.S., UNC member states Remains of 6 Korean independence fighters to return home next week Keywords #independence fighter #remains Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will launch a public-private team this week tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China, the ministry said Tuesday.
- The 23-member team, comprising officials from the veterans, foreign and unification ministries, as well as historians and family members of the late independence fighter, will set sail Wednesday, the ministry said.
- In his will, he requested that his remains be returned to Korea after national independence, but the exact location of his burial remains unknown.
- This footage, carried by Yonhap News Television, shows independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Lee marks 100th anniv. of establishment of Korean provisional gov't building in Shanghai Lee eyes repatriation of independence fighters' remains in China as possible summit agenda (Yonhap Interview) New minister underscores role of veterans affairs in ties with U.S., UNC member states Remains of 6 Korean independence fighters to return home next week Keywords #independence fighter #remains Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.

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This article covers korea, remains, independence topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 511.