Continuous Donations of 5·18 Minju Movement 'Records'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] On the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, donations of ‘records’ are continuing.

The May 18 Democratization Movement Archives announced on the 22nd that it will hold a donation agreement ceremony for May 18 records in the archives seminar room.

The artifacts donated this time are personal possessions related to the martial law troops.

They include one piece each of martial law troops special uniform, bulletproof helmet, military boots, army uniform, and army bulletproof helmet; one piece each of individual military gear (20-round magazine pouch, compass case, canteen, X-band, ammunition belt, M16 20-round magazine); two riot batons; and one combat police padded uniform, totaling 14 items.

Donors Kang Seokin and Kim Hyunsong said, “On the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement, we are donating the artifacts we have collected to the May 18 Archives in hopes of enhancing the authenticity and historicity of the permanent exhibition items.”

Jung Yonghwa, director of the May 18 Democratization Movement Archives, stated, “The donated artifacts will be placed in the permanent exhibition hall. We will continue to promote a culture of donation to discover and collect May 18-related records in the future.”

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