'On Night Duty, Shot by Martial Law Troops...' The Late Yang Dongseon Named May's 5·18 Merit Recipient

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Mr. Yang Dongsun has been selected as the ‘November 5·18 Democratic Merit Recipient.’

According to the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery Management Office (Director Kim Beomtae) on the 1st, Mr. Yang was born on December 15, 1935, and died on May 27, 1980, from gunfire by martial law troops while working in the administrative department at Gwangju High School.

At the time, with the school closure order in effect, he was on duty overnight substituting for a colleague when protesters sought refuge in Gwangju High School. While going up to the main building, he was hit by gunfire from the martial law troops.

An official from the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery Management Office stated, “You can pay your respects anytime when visiting the democratic cemetery,” and added, “As a national cemetery open to everyone, we will continue to work hard to commemorate and remember those who sacrificed for democracy.”

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