Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall to Run 'Gwangju Spirit Historical Tour'

77 Middle Schools Participate

The Gwangju Office of Education Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall will operate the "Gwangju Spirit Historical Exploration Program" for first-year middle school students in the region from April to October.

According to the Gwangju Office of Education on the 31st, this program has been planned as a historical experience education in connection with the Free Semester System since 2020. It is structured so that students either visit sites imbued with the spirit of democracy, human rights, and peace in Gwangju themselves, or receive instruction from visiting lecturers at their schools.

Students participating in last year's 'Gwangju Spirit History Exploration' taking a group photo at the Gwangju Student Independence Movement Monument. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

This year, a total of 77 middle schools will participate, with 43 of them joining through on-site exploration. Students will visit 11 historical sites, including the Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall, the April 19 Revolution History Museum, and the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery, carrying out assignments under the themes of "justice" and "confidence."

For the 34 schools where on-site participation is difficult, a "visiting class-type exploration program" will be provided by instructors who visit the schools directly. The Office of Education also announced that it has established operational guidelines and on-site response plans to ensure student safety.

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