Jeongeup-si Publishes Book Containing History of Donghak Peasant Revolution

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] On the 1st anniversary of the establishment of the Donghak Peasant Revolution National Memorial Day, a book has been published to reexamine the history of the Donghak Peasant Revolution and to enhance the pride of the revolution's birthplace, drawing attention.

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 8th that it has published Jeongeup Donghak Peasant Revolution History, which focuses on the background and development process of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, as well as the Gihai Peasant Uprising, which is regarded as the second Donghak Peasant Revolution.

The newly published book was co-authored by Jo Gwang-hwan (Director), Kwak Hyung-joo (Deputy Director), and Lee Jin-woo (Operating Committee Member) from the Donghak History and Culture Research Institute, a research institution under the Donghak Peasant Revolution Succession Project Association.

Based on the research achievements to date, this book supplements previously insufficient parts and is designed to be used as a living history education textbook.

In particular, it covers the main stages and development process of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, from the Gobu Peasant Uprising that arose to overcome the contradictions of the feudal system, to the Hwangtohyeon Battle, the first and greatest victory of the Donghak Peasant Army, and the subsequent occupation of Jeonju Fortress.

It also clearly organizes the political process of ‘Gwanmin Sanghwa’ (harmonious relations between officials and civilians) that farmers dreamed of through the operation of the Jipgangso after the signing of the Jeonju Truce.

Along with this, the book provides a detailed and empirical account of the process that continued from the righteous army struggles after the Donghak Peasant Revolution to the March 1st Independence Movement and the anti-Japanese activities of the independence army.

The city expects that the publication of this book will contribute to expanding public awareness of the popular and national significance of the Donghak Peasant Revolution.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “I hope that more materials will be collected through the publication of this data book and that the complete history of the Donghak Peasant Revolution will be restored,” adding, “I also hope that citizens will take a deep interest and historical consciousness in the Donghak Peasant Revolution and work together.”

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