5·18 Democratic Movement Archives to Open Online Exhibition Hall from Next Month 1

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives will open an online exhibition hall starting next month on the 1st.

According to the May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives on the 31st, the online exhibition hall will feature videos filmed in 360-degree VR panorama of the permanent exhibition rooms (1st to 3rd floors and 6th floor), as well as videos of all exhibitions conducted by the May 18 Archives, including the 2020 Jeju exhibition, with commentary included and made available to the public.

The permanent exhibition room VR panorama allows visitors to select and view the contents of the records exhibited within the online space themselves.

In particular, visitors can watch various exhibitions such as the 2020 May 18 Democratic Uprising 40th Anniversary Special Exhibition, the 40th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition held at the Jeju 4.3 Peace Memorial Hall, the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery exhibition, and the Jeonil Building 245 May 18 Memorial Space exhibition in a documentary format including commentary.

Additionally, these videos will be translated into English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, and other languages in the future to provide multinational services.

Jung Yonghwa, director of the May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives, said, “This online exhibition hall is expected to soothe the regrets of citizens who cannot visit the archives due to COVID-19,” and added, “Although partial, through the VR panorama, people around the world will be able to access the May 18 Democratic Uprising records, contributing further to the nationwide and global recognition of May 18.”

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