Today is the May 18th Movement, in other words, the citizens of Gwangju and the people of Jeollanam-do in the 1980s, led by the people of South Jeolla Province, and the rapid establishment of a democratic government, the resignation of security commander Chun Doo-hwan and the new military forces, and the abolition of martial law. It's a heartbreaking day

the beginning of the case

President Park Chung-hee was assassinated and passed away by one of his closest aides, so it can be said that the Park Chung-hee regime began at the same time as it ended. Because he was a dictator, public sentiment is not good! Looking at the results alone, he is a great man~ He is one of the people who created a country like a wasteland after the Korean War.

However, the people longed for a fair and transparent liberal democracy. But the government did not. This led to a state of national emergency, and not only the death of President Park, but also all media outlets were destroyed by force due to state secrets such as martial law. summer solstice?

a time of upheaval

After the death of President Park Chung-hee in the October 26 Incident in 1979, the new military government centered on Hanahoe, such as Chun Doo-hwan, raised a military rebellion on December 12, took control of the military, and emerged as the real power. was preparing to cause, D-DAY was May 17, 1980

The soldiers who are supposed to protect the country and the people armed themselves, suppressed the anti-war forces, and finally opened fire on the citizens! In other words, it can be said that it was a massacre~ On this day alone, about 500 people were injured and 4,700 family members were injured.

But wait, what kind of nation is Korea? The unity is the best~ It is a nation that overcame the persecution of the Japanese imperialism that seemed to never end. Therefore, a democratic government was established and the results of the democratization movement were seen on May 27th! Of course, there was a terrible process, but this must have been their earnest wish and thrilling result.

It tells the story of Jurgen Hinzpeter, a foreign journalist who informed the world of the horrors of Gwangju during the 5·18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, the taxi driver Kim Sa-bok who helped him, and the citizens of Gwangju. It is a masterpiece.