‘Gwangju-si Anti-Japanese Independence Movement Historic Sites Excavation and Preservation Ordinance’ Passes Standing Committee

Jeong Muchang, Gwangju City Council Member, Lead Proposal

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The Gwangju Metropolitan Council announced on the 3rd that the "Gwangju Metropolitan City Anti-Japanese Independence Movement Heritage Excavation and Preservation Ordinance," proposed by Jeong Muchang, a Gwangju city council member (Democratic Party of Korea·Gwangsan 2), has passed the review of the Environment and Welfare Committee, the relevant standing committee.

The ordinance stipulates general matters necessary for the excavation and systematic management of anti-Japanese independence movement heritage, including its purpose, definition, and the mayor's responsibilities. It also includes support activities for protecting anti-Japanese heritage, projects, protection and management of anti-Japanese heritage, and the establishment of cooperative systems with local governments and related organizations.

This ordinance is evaluated to have established institutional grounds for the excavation, protection, systematic management, and support of anti-Japanese movement heritage to emulate the spirit of sacrifice of the ancestors who fought for the country's independence and to restore the national spirit.

Councilor Jeong said, "I proposed the ordinance to actively excavate and systematically manage anti-Japanese movement heritage and support these efforts to honor the spirit of sacrifice of the ancestors who fought for the country's independence during the Japanese colonial period and to help future generations emulate this great tradition and restore the national spirit."

He added, "It is because of the sacred sacrifices of the ancestors who devoted themselves to the liberation of the country that today’s Republic of Korea has developed into a nation recognized worldwide. With the enactment of this ordinance, if anti-Japanese independence movement heritage sites are excavated, preserved, and developed into historical and cultural courses, they can be used as educational grounds for Gwangju citizens and youth."

Meanwhile, councilors Kim Jeom-gi, Jeong Sun-ae, Jo Seok-ho, Hwang Hyun-taek, Jang Yeon-ju, and Shin Su-jeong participated as co-proposers of this ordinance.

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