Gyeongbuk Office of Education, 'Walking the Memory of Independence Again!' ... High School Students' Independence Movement Trail Pilgrimage Team Departure

Gyeongbuk Office of Education.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] The Gyeongbuk Office of Education will operate a high school student independence movement pilgrimage group under the theme "Walking the Memory of Independence Again" from the 25th to the 29th.

This event is a project that converts the previously suspended "From Imcheonggak to Harbin" program (conducted in 2019), which was halted due to difficulties visiting China caused by COVID-19, into a domestic exploration.

The independence movement pilgrimage group selects 60 high school students through an open recruitment process, focusing on descendants of national merit recipients and those who have a strong interest in history and can personally practice patriotism. The project is jointly conducted by the Gyeongbuk Office of Education and the Gyeongbuk Independence Movement Memorial Hall.

On the first day, the pilgrimage group enters the Gyeongbuk Independence Movement Memorial Hall, tours the exhibition hall, experiences the Shinheung Military Academy, and has time for communication among members. On the second day, they hold a departure ceremony at the Gyeongbuk Independence Movement Memorial Hall, explore the Independence Hall in Cheonan, and then move to Seoul.

The third day is a Seoul area exploration schedule, visiting Independence Gate, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and the National Provisional Government Memorial Hall of the Republic of Korea. Especially at the National Provisional Government Memorial Hall, Director Kim Heegon gives a special lecture titled "Independence Movement of Gyeongbuk People," providing time to remember and appreciate independence activists from Gyeongbuk.

On the fourth day, participants attend on-site lectures at Panmunjom, Dorasan Observatory, and Peace Nuri Park, taking steps toward peace and unification. On the fifth day, they move to the National Seoul National Cemetery to offer flowers and pay respects at the tomb of Seokju Lee Sang-ryong, concluding the 4-night, 5-day journey.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik said, "Although the overseas independence movement pilgrimage from Imcheonggak to Harbin has become impossible due to COVID-19, operating a domestic independence movement pilgrimage group is a very meaningful endeavor," and added, "I hope this independence movement pilgrimage activity will be a precious time to deeply engrave the footsteps of Gyeongbuk people's independence movement in our hearts and to seek the path of patriotism."

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