History Revived in Koryoin Village for the 80th Anniversary of Liberation

Event to Be Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 15th
at Koryoin Village in Wolgok-dong

Gwangsan District in Gwangju announced on the 11th that it will hold the "2025 Village of Koryoin Continuing History" event to mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation.

Gwangsan District Office, Gwangju.

Gwangsan District was selected for the "Second Half of 2025 Regional Settlement Support Project for Overseas Koreans," organized by the Overseas Koreans Agency, and is promoting this event as a result. The event aims to commemorate the meaning and value of independence on the 80th anniversary of Liberation, provide various experiential spaces, and establish itself as the "Number One Koryoin Historical Village."

The event will take place on the 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Koryoin Village area of Wolgok-dong. Featured programs include the "Battle of Bongo-dong Reenactment Street Play," the "80th Anniversary of Liberation Commemorative Concert," and "Independence Movement & Historical Culture Experience Zones," which are representative programs of Koryoin Village.

Until last year, the Battle of Bongo-dong was reenacted with water gun fights, but this year, the battle between the independence army and the Japanese forces will be depicted using soap bubbles, and the victory record of General Hong Beomdo will be highlighted. The parade will proceed from the Wolgok Koryoin Cultural Center to Damoa Children's Park.

At Damoa Children's Park, there will be a concert featuring the Koryoin Village Children's Choir, Youth Orchestra, and Arirang Performing Arts Troupe. Experience zones will also be available, including photo booths with independence activists, making General Hong Beomdo-themed mood lights, and crafting Taegukgi mother-of-pearl keychains.

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