Groundbreaking of the 'Democracy History Memorial Hall,' a Space to Remember Democratization Movements at Chonnam National University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chonnam National University is constructing the 'Democracy History Memorial Hall,' which will serve as the Democracy Road Visitor Center and allow visitors to view the history of the democratization movement at a glance.

On the morning of the 30th, Chonnam National University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Democracy History Memorial Hall at the site of the campus ROTC unit and officially began the new construction.

The Democracy History Memorial Hall is planned to be a two-story building on the current ROTC unit annex site, covering 990㎡ (approximately 300 pyeong).

The first floor will house the Democracy Education Center, a video room, meeting rooms, and a multipurpose hall, while the second floor will feature an exhibition hall displaying and screening various historical materials and videos related to the democratization movement.

The building's exterior will use 'Cheongseok,' the museum's exterior material that was dismantled during the construction of the digital library, to preserve the traces of the old building.

As the current ROTC unit relocates to the nearby Changjo Building, the ROTC building, which will be situated side by side, will be transformed into the 'Future Education Center.'

Jung Byung-seok, President of Chonnam National University, said, "We gathered opinions and worked tirelessly to secure the budget to create Democracy Road, and with the help of many people, we have finally reached the groundbreaking of the Democracy History Memorial Hall, which will mark the grand finale. It will become a historic park where the oldest buildings at Chonnam National University are arranged in one space."

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