On December 22, 1909, Seoul, Korea was rocked by a shocking assassination that would send shockwaves around the world. The prime minister of the Korean cabinet, a respected leader in the country, was stabbed to death in an apparent act of revenge against Japanese influence. The streets of Seoul were awash with the echoes of a nation torn apart by bitter politics and a desire for independence.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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