The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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S4-E16 - Political Assassination Attempts, 1928-1970

The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

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Failed Assassination Attempt on Prince Kuniyoshi in Taipei

The chapter explores the 1928 assassination attempt on Prince Kuniyoshi in Taipei, where a young Korean assailant named Cho Min Ha tried to kill the Japanese prince with a dagger. Despite the attacker's efforts, the assassination attempt failed, leading to resignations of top Japanese officials and sparking various theories about the motive behind the attack. The incident left a historical mark, reflecting the complexities and tensions of the time.

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