Muan-gun Holds Public Briefing on Muan-gun History Compilation Project

Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 4th that it held a public briefing session on the Muan County History Compilation Project on the 3rd at the small auditorium of the Muan Seungdal Culture and Arts Center, attended by about 100 people including members of the Muan County History Compilation Committee, manuscript writers, and residents.

At the Muan County Military History Compilation Project Citizens' Briefing Session, County Governor Kim San is delivering a greeting.
[Photo by Muan County]

The Muan County History Compilation Project is a multi-year project carried out from November 2019 to October 2023, involving the establishment of a basic plan, data collection, writing, and publication. So far, the basic plan establishment, data collection, and manuscript writing phases have been completed, and the upcoming schedule includes public viewing of the Muan County history manuscript, publication, and distribution.

At the briefing, the contractor, History Making Co., Ltd., reported on the progress of the compilation project, followed by thematic presentations by manuscript writers including Professor Hong Seok-jun of the Department of Archaeology, Culture, and Anthropology at Mokpo National University and poet Park Gwan-seo, director of the Muan Studies Institute, and then a Q&A session.

In particular, a lively discussion was held between officials involved in the history compilation and residents, demonstrating strong interest in the "Muan County History Compilation Project."

Governor Kim San stated, "We have worked hard with the compilation committee and manuscript writers to ensure that the compiled Muan County history will be valuable historical material for future generations, and we take pride in having created it faithfully based on historical facts." He added, "We hope that during the upcoming public viewing process, residents will generously provide good suggestions for corrections and supplements."

Muan = Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo just8440@asiae.co.kr

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