Gwangju and Jeju Education Offices Share History Through Book Exchange

Book Exhibition on the Jeju 4.3 Incident in Gwangju Until the 11th
Books on the May 18 Democratization Movement to Be Displayed in Jeju in May

The Gwangju Office of Education and the Jeju Office of Education have created an opportunity to share and remember each other's regional histories through books.

To mark the 77th anniversary of the Jeju 4.3 Incident, the Gwangju Office of Education will hold a book exhibition related to the 4.3 Incident at the main office's book cafe from the 3rd to the 11th. This exhibition originated from a 'book exchange' proposed by the Gwangju Practical Teachers' Association in March. The Office of Education accepted this proposal and officially suggested to the Jeju Office of Education a book exchange related to the May 18 Democratization Movement and the 4.3 Incident. The exhibition was made possible through mutual donations between the two offices.

On the 3rd, the Gwangju Office of Education displayed books related to the April 3rd Incident sent by the Jeju Office of Education at the main office's book cafe. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

The exhibition features a total of 20 books donated by the Jeju Office of Education, including the novel "I Do Not Say Goodbye" by author Han Kang, "Words 4.3 Gave Me" by author Han Sanghee, and "Learning About the Jeju 4.3 Incident and Peace for the First Time," a history book for young readers. In addition, the period until the 5th has been designated as the "77th Anniversary 4.3 Victims Memorial Ceremony and 4.3 Peace and Human Rights Education Week."

The 20 books related to the May 18 Democratization Movement donated by the Gwangju Office of Education will be exhibited at the Jeju Office of Education in May.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "The May 18 Democratization Movement and the Jeju 4.3 Incident are both histories that remind us of the importance of peace and human rights," and added, "I hope this exchange becomes an opportunity to learn and share their significance together in the field of education."

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