Finding Independence Activists in Gokseong, Our Neighborhood and Our Village

Sharing the Achievements of 22 Gokseong Independence Patriots and the Lives of Their Families in Honor of Patriotism and Veterans Month

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon] The Gokseong County Future Education Foundation held a lecture titled “Finding Independence Activists in Our Neighborhood, Our Village,” the June special lecture of the local community researcher training course, on the 23rd at the foundation’s audiovisual room for local residents.

In celebration of the Month of Patriots and Veterans, Yoon Jae-il, chairman of the Gokseong Independence Patriots’ Descendants Association and a descendant of an actual independence activist, Han Jeong-ok, a descendant of independence activist Han Bang-seop, and Kim Hyung-su, the representative of the Local Community Research Association, shared their stories together.

The discussion focused on the difficult lives of descendants of independence activists and cases of discovering local independence patriots despite not being descendants.

Following this, time was spent reviewing the merit records that detail the achievements of 22 independence activists commemorated at the Gokseong Independence Patriots Memorial Tower.

Kim Hyung-su, who attended the lecture, said, “I believe that first finding the independence activists who were active in our nearby hometown and village, respecting their lives, and not forgetting them is the most valuable education for considering the future of our country and nation. I hope that not only during the Month of Patriots and Veterans but also in the future, we frequently take time to show interest in and share stories about local independence activists and patriotic spirits.”

Meanwhile, a representative of the Gokseong County Future Education Foundation stated, “We have come to understand the difficult process of discovering those who sacrificed for the liberation of the country and the nation and finding their descendants. We hope that children growing up in the region will learn the names and achievements of the 22 independence activists from our neighborhood and village. Also, we hope that there will be more opportunities to share the historical value of the village with residents, increasing interest in village history and fostering a sense of hometown pride.”

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon cha6960@asiae.co.kr

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