Special Exhibition Opens to Mark 25th Anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's Nobel Peace Prize
"Peacemaker Kim Dae-jung" Revisited
Despite experiencing hardships in the early 1960s, the Go board donated by the late President Kim Dae-jung out of his care for the elders of his hometown. Provided by Mokpo City
View original imageThe Kim Dae-jung Nobel Peace Prize Memorial Hall in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, will host a special exhibition titled "Peacemaker Kim Dae-jung, Opening the Door to Peace!" to commemorate the 25th anniversary of President Kim Dae-jung's Nobel Peace Prize win.
The exhibition will run from December 9, 2025, to March 29, 2026, in the first-floor exhibition hall of the convention building.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. on December 9, with prominent figures from the fields of culture, arts, and education in attendance. This special exhibition focuses on providing a multifaceted perspective on President Kim Dae-jung's philosophy of peace and his historical legacy.
The exhibition will feature: ▲ photographs, certificates, and medals related to the Nobel Peace Prize; ▲ a commemorative watch; ▲ tableware from Hangnam Ceramic that was used at the 2007 Nobel Prize banquet; ▲ the "Jukdong Suseongsa Go board" donated to elders in his hometown after his defeat in the 1960s; ▲ a large ceramic piece donated to the memorial hall by the late Assemblyman Kim Hong-il; and ▲ ceramic plates inscribed with the mottos "Seeking Truth from Facts" and "Revering Heaven and Loving People," which were the guiding principles of Kim Dae-jung and Lee Hee-ho.
In addition, the exhibition includes calligraphy works of famous quotes by students of the Kim Dae-jung Leadership Academy, "peace pottery" created in children's experiential programs, a photo zone recreating the mural in the central hall of Oslo City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held, and images of the Nobel banquet hall, all designed to enhance visitors' immersive experience.
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An official from the memorial hall stated, "Peace is not just a message for leaders of a particular era, but a journey completed together across generations," adding, "We hope this exhibition will inspire citizens to reflect on the meaning of peace in their own lives."
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