Audio Guide 5·18 Liberty Park Tower

Name: Audio Guide 5·18 Liberty Park Tower
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Gwangju

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Duration: 12 min

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About this place

This 40-metre tower stands at the heart of the May 18th National Cemetery, a powerful memorial to those who died during the Gwangju Uprising. Built as a symbol of remembrance, the tower honours the spirit and sacrifice of the victims of this significant historical event. It serves as a focal point for reflection and a testament to the resilience of the local community. The site remains an important place to visit for those seeking to understand this crucial chapter of South Korea's modern history.

Practical information

13 Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Seo-gu, Kwangju, South Korea

Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Points included in this audio guide

Freedeom Pavilion

The Pabellón de la Libertad serves as the main museum space within the 5·18자유공원 park in Gwangju, dedicated entirely to documenting the Democratic Movement of 18 May 1980. The exhibition houses photographs, video footage and archival materials that chronicle the events of that pivotal period. What to see includes detailed documentation of this significant moment in Korean history, presented through primary sources and visual records that preserve the movement's legacy for visitors.

Restored Military Tribunal

The Tribunal Militar Reconstruido is a faithful reconstruction of the original military tribunal at Sangmudae barracks, where military trials were held against citizens detained during the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980. The site combines the reconstructed courtroom with six detention cells and adjacent military police facilities, meticulously recreating the conditions of those judicial proceedings. A significant historical venue to visit for understanding this pivotal moment in South Korean history.

Restored Military Prison

The reconstructed military prison (영창) in Gwangju faithfully recreates the detention conditions experienced by citizens arrested during the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980. The site comprises six holding cells alongside associated military police facilities, including the military police company barracks, a dining area and the central command office. What to see here offers insight into this significant moment in South Korean history.