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Audio Guide May 18 Uprising Memorial Archive

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Duration: 12 min
May 18 Uprising Memorial Archive
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About this place

Located on Geumnam-ro, this museum and archive preserves documents, testimonies and materials relating to the Gwangju Uprising of May 1980. The collection bears witness to this pivotal moment in South Korea's democratic struggle. What to see includes personal accounts and historical records documenting the civilian resistance movement that took place over five days in May 1980, making it an essential visit for understanding modern Korean history.

Practical information

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Kwangju, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: Closed 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

1
Citizens' Testimonies Collection

Citizens' Testimonies Collection

The Citizens' Testimonies Collection preserves first-hand accounts from those who lived through the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980 in Gwangju. This archive gathers voices of direct participants and witnesses to the events, creating a living record of the rebellion. What to see here are personal narratives that document this crucial period in South Korean history, offering genuine testimony from those who experienced the uprising firsthand.

2
UNESCO Document Archive

UNESCO Document Archive

The Gwangju UNESCO Documentary Archive preserves and displays original records of the May 18th Democratic Uprising, inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register on 25 May 2011. The collection encompasses written documents, photographs, film footage and oral testimonies spanning the events of 18–27 May 1980 through subsequent truth commissions, prosecutions and victim compensation. Visitors can consult the original records in person with a guide or explore online exhibitions.

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Historic Photographs and Negatives Hall

Historic Photographs and Negatives Hall

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3 points of interest included
  • 1.Citizens' Testimonies Collection
  • 2.UNESCO Document Archive
  • 3.Historic Photographs and Negatives Hall

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