‘Maheun’ Gyeongnam Province Speaks Through 40 Years of Records

July 3-15, Record Exhibition Held

Gyeongsangnam-do, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Changwon provincial government era, will hold a record exhibition on the first floor of the provincial government main building from July 3 to 15.

According to Gyeongnam Province on the 29th, the "40th Anniversary Record Exhibition of the Changwon Provincial Government Era - Starting from an Empty Lot" is planned in the following order: ▲ Part 1: The Era of Jinju Provincial Government: The Birth of Gyeongsangnam-do ▲ Part 2: The Era of Busan Provincial Government: Japanese Exploitation, Joy of Liberation, and the Korean War ▲ Part 3: The Era of Changwon Provincial Government: Opening a New Era for Gyeongnam ▲ Part 4: Gyeongnam Reaching the Age of Wisdom, Illuminating the Republic of Korea.

The exhibition will feature photos, videos, and literary materials suitable for the exhibition's planning intent, as well as the transformation process of Gyeongnam Province including population and administrative districts. It will also display citizen interview videos under the themes "What Does Gyeongnam Mean to Me?" and "The Gyeongsangnam-do I Hope For."

The visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekend visits are possible only by prior phone reservation.

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Records Management Division of the Provincial Citizen Service Department.

The Gyeongnam Provincial Government was located in Jinju from August 4, 1896, to March 31, 1925, then in Busan from April 1, 1925, to June 30, 1983, and has been in Changwon since July 1, 1983.

Having reached the age of wisdom, it continues to lead the overall development of Gyeongnam’s politics, economy, culture, and the improvement of residents’ welfare.

Lee Gi-bong, Head of the Personnel Department, said, “This exhibition was prepared not only to remember the past of the government building but also to look back on the history of the Gyeongnam Provincial Government and to quietly discuss the history and future of Gyeongsangnam-do and its residents who have diligently fulfilled the tasks given by the times.” He added, “We hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to foster pride in Gyeongnam Province.”

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