[Gwangju] May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)
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💡 Overview
The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement’s heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61475) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.518archives.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | 09:00-18:00 |
| Day Off | Mondays (closed next day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, and days deemed necessary by the museum |
| Usage Fee | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-62-613-8204 |
📝 Additional Information
[Program Information]
[Online exhibition]
Virtual reality (VR) experience hall, video exhibition hall, photo tour
* Subject to change depending on archive circumstances
[Regular guide]
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30 / Sundays 10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 16:00
* Reference room on the 4th floor
[Foreign Language Intepretation Services]
Available (English, Japanese, Chinese) / Audio guide device rental hours 09:00-17:00
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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