Seoul City, 5·18 40th Anniversary Slogan "That Day and Today, Citizens Are Heroes"

Seoul Library Dream Message Board Delivers Hope and Courage to Citizens Overcoming COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has renovated the Seoul Library Dreamboard with the phrase "That day and today, the citizens are heroes" to reflect on the historical significance and value of the May 18 Democratic Uprising together with its citizens.

The message conveys that from the day citizens stood against the military regime to protect democracy to today, when each individual has become a key player in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, all citizens are heroes.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government explained, "The bloody sacrifice of the citizens of Gwangju, who resisted the military regime's suppression by shouting for the 'abolition of martial law' and the 'eradication of the Yushin regime' during the ten days from May 18 to the early morning of May 27, 1980, became the cornerstone of democracy in the Republic of Korea. The accumulated civic democratic strength has become the driving force to overcome the COVID-19 crisis today."

In addition, Seoul, together with Gwangju City, will hold the 'May Peace Festival' to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising. This event will be held through various cultural, artistic, and academic programs and will be conducted without an audience and online to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Detailed information can be found on the website (www.518seoulspring.org).

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