Photo: Cultural Heritages of Administration of Korea
This written material relates to the Democratic
Uprising, which occurred on May 18th, 1980 in Gwangju, and a series of
relevant events afterwards. It takes the credit of having archives
related
to this democratic move in the forms of files, photographs and
video footage concerning the pro-democracy movement, covering the scenes
of suppression, and compensation for victims later.
The uprising in Gwangju not only provided crucial momentum for the democratization of Korea but also exerted positive influence on the dismantlement of the Cold War regime in East Asia. It also had similar impact on the pro-democracy movements in various countries in the region by showing the tragic consequences that occur when illegitimate state powers infringe upon the honor and dignity of citizens. In recognition of this universal significance, the document was enlisted for the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
<Last updated on August 31, 2015>
The uprising in Gwangju not only provided crucial momentum for the democratization of Korea but also exerted positive influence on the dismantlement of the Cold War regime in East Asia. It also had similar impact on the pro-democracy movements in various countries in the region by showing the tragic consequences that occur when illegitimate state powers infringe upon the honor and dignity of citizens. In recognition of this universal significance, the document was enlisted for the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
<Last updated on August 31, 2015>
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