
May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement
The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement refers to the movement carried out by the residents of Jeollanam-do Province and city of Gwangju, demanding the abolition of martial law and the resignation...
24 Mai 202421min

May 16, 1961 Coup
The May 16 Military Coup was a coup d'état carried out by Major General Park Chung Hee and other officers of the South Korean Army on May 16, 1961. It marks the beginning of the military regime led by...
17 Mai 202422min

S. Korea's first democratic election, the May 10 General Election
The May 10 General Election was the first modern democratic election held in South Korea following liberation in 1945. Today, we take a look into the issues, controversies, and key figures related to ...
10 Mai 202421min

Children's Day & Bang Jeong-hwan
May 5th, Children's Day, is a day to celebrate the happiness, dreams, hopes, and dignity of children. Today, we learn about the meaning and origin of Children's Day which was established by Bang Jeong...
3 Mai 202421min

S. Korea's first modern hospital Severance Medical School
Severance Medical School is South Korea's first "modern" facility. We take a look into the history of Severance Medical School, which started from {제중원}Chejungwon.
26 Apr 202423min

President Syngman Rhee & the April 19 Revolution
The April 19 Revolution was a pro-democracy movement led by students on April 19, 1960, which resulted in the resignation of President Syngman Rhee. We take a look at the background of the April 19 Re...
19 Apr 202422min

History of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea
The establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea played a significant role in Korea's independence and the development of democracy. We explore the significance of the establis...
12 Apr 202419min

Jeju April 3 Incident - Part 2
The Jeju April 3 Incident refers to an event that took place on Jeju Island from March 1st, 1947, to September 21st, 1954, spanning seven years and seven months. It was a tragic incident where residen...
5 Apr 202428min


















