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Person1884 – 1947

Jeon Myeong-un

Independence activist who attacked Durham Stevens in San Francisco in 1908

He moved from Hawaii to San Francisco and was active in the Gongnip Association. In March 1908 he tried to shoot Durham W. Stevens, who had defended Japanese rule over Korea, at the San Francisco ferry terminal; when his gun misfired he grappled with Stevens, and Jang In-hwan's shots killed him. Jeon was released for lack of evidence.

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    1908Jeon Myeong-un and Jang In-hwan Attack Stevensleader

    Jeon Myeong-un and Jang In-hwan shot Durham Stevens, the adviser who defended Japanese rule over Korea, in San Francisco; the deed united the Korean community in America.

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  • Jang In-hwan1876 – 1930

    Independence activist who shot and killed Durham Stevens in San Francisco in 1908

  • Durham W. Stevens1851 – 1908

    American adviser imposed on Korea’s foreign ministry in 1904 who defended Japanese rule and was shot in San Francisco