Gwangju and German Students Read "The Boy Is Coming" Together

Sharing Stories of Democracy, Human Rights, and Peace

Students from Gwangju and Germany engaged in in-depth discussions about democracy, human rights, and peace as they read the novel "The Boy Is Coming" by author Han Kang together.

The "Democracy, Human Rights, and Peaceful Unification International Exchange Group" of Gwangju students visited Kepler High School in Leipzig, Germany, on the 6th and held a reading discussion with German students on the theme of "The Boy Is Coming." Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 10th that the "Democracy, Human Rights, and Peaceful Unification International Exchange Group" recently visited Kepler High School in Leipzig, Germany, and held a book discussion. This discussion was organized as part of an exchange program between the Gwangju Office of Education and the Leipzig Office of Education.

The students discussed state violence, the banality of evil, and the loss of humanity through "The Boy Is Coming," which deals with the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement in 1980. Gwangju students emphasized the value of peace on the Korean Peninsula and democracy, while German students highlighted the importance of international solidarity for peace and human rights.

Superintendent Lee Jungseon said, "I hope this international exchange has been an opportunity to learn the value of cultural understanding and peace," and added, "We will actively support students so that they can grow as global citizens."