Dongducheon City Completes Korean Translation of Korean War Norwegian Veteran David Randby's Diary

Part of the Modern and Contemporary History Museum Network Support Project
Publication Planned by Year-End

Dongducheon City announced on December 12 that it has completed the Korean translation of the 'Diary of Korean War Veteran David Randby,' which is held by the Liberty Protection Peace Museum.

Dongducheon City Completes Korean Translation of 'Diary of Korean War Norwegian Veteran David Randby'. Provided by Dongducheon City.

This translation project was carried out as part of the '2025 Modern and Contemporary History Museum Network Support Project' organized by the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Dongducheon City was selected for this project in March and received 10 million won in national funding. The original diary, written in Norwegian, Chinese, and English, was translated into Korean by a professional translation agency.

The 'Diary of David Randby' is a handwritten account by David Randby, who served as a member of the Norwegian medical support unit dispatched during the Korean War. The diary vividly details his journey to Korea and his experiences treating South Korean soldiers, North Korean soldiers, and civilians during the war. It is regarded as a valuable historical record that simultaneously illustrates the horrors of war and the humanitarian mission.

A Dongducheon City official stated, "Through this translation, we are able to introduce the diverse perspectives of the international community on the Korean War to the domestic audience. We plan to complete the publication of the translation by the end of the year to make it easily accessible to citizens, and we will also pursue registration as a cultural heritage in the future."

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