Stories from Gwangju · South Korea
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Student Stabbed While Aiding Victim In Gwangju
A high school student in Gwangju sustained severe injuries while attempting to help a female student who was stabbed. The student's actions have led to an application for 'volunteer of merit' status with the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
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South Korean School Plants 'May 18th' Tree Sapling
Gwangju Hanul Elementary School planted a successor sapling of the 'May 18th Sophora tree' on school grounds.
Gwangju Student Movement Diary Revealed
The Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall is seeking to acquire historical artifacts related to the movement through public purchase.
South Korean President Vows Action Against 5.18 Uprising Distortion
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that the 'Great East Asia' spirit, which bloomed in Gwangju in 1980, was protected by the warmth of the people during a harsh winter night.