Gyeongsangnam-do History Published After Over 30 Years... Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years

New Perspectives on Gaya History and Nammyung Thought, Examining Gyeongnam's Role in Modern History

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongnam Province has newly published the History of Gyeongsangnam-do (慶尙南道史) for the first time in 32 years.

During the seven-year compilation period, 150 writing committee members and 20 compilation committee members participated, and the manuscript volume is known to have reached 45,000 pages. It is the most extensive volume among the historical books of Gyeongnam to date.

On this day, Governor Kim Kyung-soo held a meeting in his office and received the published edition from Chief Compilation Committee Member Kim Young-gi. He also presented plaques of appreciation to Chief Supervising Committee Member Lee Man-ryeol and Kim Young-gi, and a commendation to Kim Woo-tae, the executive secretary of the History Compilation Committee, expressing gratitude for their efforts in compiling the history book.

The History of Gyeongsangnam-do has been published to understand the roots of regional history and to inspire pride in Gyeongnam by discovering a new spirit of the era. Since its first publication in 1963, it has been published three times, and this is the fourth edition.

After the third edition was published in 1988, based on a consensus on publishing a history book reflecting changes in the times, the compilation began in March 2012 under the policy of former Governor Kim Doo-kwan.

This edition covers the political, economic, social, and cultural changes in Gyeongnam since 1988, as well as nature, figures, and historical facts.

From the prehistoric era to the modern age, the natural environment, figures, and historical facts of Gyeongnam were comprehensively compiled by era into five volumes. Additionally, five volumes were compiled by category, such as politics, economy, and culture, making a total of ten volumes.

The province appointed four authoritative chief supervising committee members by field, including former National History Compilation Committee Chairman Lee Man-ryeol, striving for perfection in content. By recommending historical figures, publishing them on the website, and collecting opinions from residents, it also presented a new path of "local history compilation with the residents," which is deeply meaningful.

There are other notable points as well. In Volume 2, which deals with ancient history, significant emphasis was placed on the description of Gaya history, the root of Gyeongnam regional history. In Volume 8, which covers cultural history, alongside the scholar culture of each era, the "Nammyung Thought," which is gaining attention as a new spirit of the era, was intensively highlighted.

Governor Kim said in the foreword of the history book, "Records are a window to the future that allows us to prepare anew for tomorrow," and expressed hope that it would become "a good compass for creating a Gyeongnam where everyone lives well together."

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