UNESCO
Human Rights Documentary Heritage 1980 Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Republic of Korea
The May 18th Democratic Uprising not only played a pivotal role in the democratization of South Korea but also affected other countries in East Asia by dissolving the Cold War structure and achieving democracy. After the 1980s, various democratic movements took place in the Philippines, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and elsewhere in an attempt to follow in Korea's footsteps. The documentary items related to the Uprising, which took place in Gwangju, Korea between 18 and 27 May 1980, take the form of documents, photos, images, etc. relating to the citizens' rebellion, punishment of the perpetrators, and compensation.
Registration Year: 2011
Submission Year: 2010
Submitted by: Republic of Korea
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Document type: Photographs/Images
Collection locations
Media Gallery
Professors, students and citizens are rallying in front of Municipal Square demanding for lifting the Emergency Decree and Democracy.
© Gwangju Il Bo