Establishment of the 'Gayasa Society' to Restore Ancient Gaya History and Culture

On the 26th, the Gaya History Society Inaugural General Meeting Held at Gimhae Museum

Gaya Relics Designated as the First Tangible Cultural Property of Gyeongnam Province.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] A 'Gaya History Society' has been established centered on private researchers, and it is expected to give momentum to the restoration of Gaya history research.

The Preparatory Committee for the Founding General Assembly of the Gaya History Society announced on the 26th that about 60 experts on Gaya gathered at the main auditorium of the National Gimhae Museum to hold the founding general assembly of the society.

According to the society, Gaya history has so far been "distorted, misrepresented, and diminished due to the influence of the era's ideology and regionalism, despite its historical significance that cannot be overlooked or underestimated in Korean ancient history."

In response, the society emphasized in its founding declaration that "the ancient Gaya was an ancient kingdom that created its own history and culture alongside the Three Kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla on the stage of Korean ancient history, and will promote research activities based on autonomous development theory."

Baek Seungok, the general secretary of the Preparatory Committee for the Founding General Assembly of the society, stated, "The cultural heritage that Gaya's history and culture created and developed still lives and breathes within modern Koreans and Korean culture," adding, "Through the Gaya History Society, we will strive to have Gaya history recognized as an independent research field in Korean history from Gaya's perspective, not from the deterministic views of neighboring countries."

Gyeongnam Province welcomes the establishment of the society. Until now, Gaya history has lacked research materials compared to the Three Kingdoms, which has sometimes caused policy setbacks, but there is hope that cooperation with the society will accelerate related policies.

Kim Youngseon, head of the Gaya Cultural Heritage Division of Gyeongnam Province, welcomed the establishment of the Gaya History Society and said, "The province will make the Gaya History Society its top partner while promoting Gaya history policies."

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