MB Memorial Stone Returns to Its Original Place After Over 3 Years
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Reinstalled at Original Site
"Consensus Confirmed on the Need for Restoration to Original Location"
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The commemorative stone of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, which was dismantled during preparations for the 100th anniversary special exhibition of the March 1st Movement, has returned to its original place after more than three years.
On the morning of the 7th, the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History cleaned the stone and completed its installation at the original site. A museum official explained, "This action follows the museum's policy to remain faithful to historical facts, fairness, and common sense."
The stone, measuring 90 cm in width and 50 cm in height, was erected when the museum opened in December 2012. It bears the inscription "2012 December 26 President Lee Myung-bak," written personally by former President Lee Myung-bak.
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History was a cultural project that former President Lee showed great interest in, even personally ordering its establishment. It was created by repurposing the former Ministry of Culture building next to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
The commemorative stone was moved to storage in 2019 while preparing for the March 1st Movement 100th anniversary special exhibition due to limited space for media installations. Some have claimed that then-director Joo Jin-oh removed it under the pretext of complaints.
The museum recently reviewed opinions that the stone should be returned to its original location and sought advice from external experts.
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Director Nam Hee-sook stated, "We confirmed a consensus that the commemorative stone is an important record containing the history of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and should be restored to its original place." She added, "We will strive to faithfully fulfill our mission to record and present the historical facts of modern and contemporary Korean history as they are."
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