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Activists seek funds to retrieve Joseon Dynasty artifacts
By Korea HeraldPublished : Aug. 14, 2013 - 21:21
A group of civilian activists is raising funds for a campaign to return a Joseon Dynasty (1392―1910) royal suit of armor and helmet from the Tokyo National Museum.
The artifacts were worn by Joseon kings as military attire for generations, according to Rev. Hyemin, who leads the campaign. They were taken out of the country by a Japanese businessman during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910―1945).
The NGO working to return the looted cultural artifacts began fundraising efforts on Aug. 7 and plans to continue until Sep. 6. The activists reportedly aim to amass 5 million won ($4,465).
A Tokyo National Museum spokesman declined to answer questions from The Korea Herald.
Rev. Hyemin claimed Japanese businessman and treasure hunter Takenosuke Okura acquired the artifacts without proper authorization. They were donated to the museum by his son after his death.
According to Korea’s National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 66,824 Korean artifacts remain in Japan.
By Jeong Hunny (hj257@heraldcorp.com)
The artifacts were worn by Joseon kings as military attire for generations, according to Rev. Hyemin, who leads the campaign. They were taken out of the country by a Japanese businessman during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910―1945).
The NGO working to return the looted cultural artifacts began fundraising efforts on Aug. 7 and plans to continue until Sep. 6. The activists reportedly aim to amass 5 million won ($4,465).
A Tokyo National Museum spokesman declined to answer questions from The Korea Herald.
Rev. Hyemin claimed Japanese businessman and treasure hunter Takenosuke Okura acquired the artifacts without proper authorization. They were donated to the museum by his son after his death.
According to Korea’s National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 66,824 Korean artifacts remain in Japan.
By Jeong Hunny (hj257@heraldcorp.com)
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