안중근 was a Korean independence activist born on September 2, 1879. He is best known for his assassination of Ito Hirobumi, a former Prime Minister of Japan, in 1909. This act was part of his efforts to resist Japanese colonial rule over Korea. After the assassination, 안중근 was captured and tried in a Japanese court. He was executed on March 26, 1910, but his legacy as a symbol of Korean nationalism and resistance continues to inspire many. His writings and actions are celebrated in Korea, and he is regarded as a national hero.