Gwangju Seo-gu Council "Reconsider Compilation of Jeollado Millennium History"

On the 26th, the Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City issued a statement urging a reconsideration of the compilation of the 'Jeollado Millennium History.'

Represented by Councilor Kim Hyung-mi, a total of nine councilors urged that "the compilation committee, which has not obtained procedural legitimacy, immediately stop the serious damage to the 'Jeollado Millennium History,' a solemn historical book intended to enhance the pride of Jeollado people and establish the national identity."

They mentioned, "Previously, the ancient history section of the 'Jeollado Millennium History' caused much controversy as it was known to have borrowed descriptions from the Nihon Shoki, which has been used as evidence for the Imna Japanese Headquarters theory claiming that Japan ruled the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in ancient times."

They added, "While the compilation committee acknowledged the problematic parts, they said they would include other opinions in a separate volume, but this should not be a separated appendix; rather, it should reflect the fact that there are different theories and claims regarding the disputed parts."

The Jeollado Millennium History project was initiated by three Honam region metropolitan governments (Gwangju, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam) to commemorate the millennium of Jeollado province, starting in 2018 with a project budget of 2.4 billion KRW.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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