Young Public Officials in Bukgu, Gwangju Continue "The Cry of May"

Special Projects Launched for the 45th Anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement

Bukgu in Gwangju is launching a variety of commemorative projects led by young public officials to honor the spirit of the 5·18 Democratization Movement.

On May 8, Bukgu announced that the 31st Youth Executive Committee will organize a special 5·18 project under the theme "The Cry of May, the Echo Continues." The Youth Executive Committee is an organization comprised of young public officials of grade 6 or below affiliated with Bukgu.

Public officials affiliated with the Youth Executive Committee of Bukgu, Gwangju, are entering to pay their respects at the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery. Provided by Bukgu

A total of six projects have been planned: broadcasting of 5·18-themed call connection tones, a blood donation campaign and donation of blood donation certificates, a visit to the Democratic Cemetery, "Jumeokbap DAY," an audio broadcast titled "Remind 5.18.Hz," and walking tours of historic sites combined with plogging activities.

Until the end of this month, callers to the district office's landline will hear an announcement related to 5·18. A blood donation campaign and donation of blood donation certificates, involving local residents, will also take place. On the following day, members of the Youth Executive Committee and newly appointed public officials will visit the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery to participate in memorial activities such as cleaning gravestones and placing small national flags.

On May 16, "Jumeokbap DAY" will be held together with senior citizens participating in job programs, recreating the sharing of Jumeokbap, which symbolized civic solidarity in 1980. On May 17, participants will walk to four historic sites related to 5·18 in Bukgu (the main gate of Chonnam National University, Gwangju Station Plaza, the main gate of Mudeung Stadium, and Gwangju Prison), where they will engage in environmental cleanup and plogging activities.

In addition, until May 21, every Wednesday at 5:18 p.m., an audio broadcast titled "Remind 5.18.Hz" will be aired inside the district office building, recounting the situation in Gwangju during the 5·18 period.

Moon In, the head of Bukgu District Office, stated, "Thanks to the voluntary participation of young public officials, we have prepared unique 5·18 commemorative programs," and added, "We hope these projects will provide an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of May in Gwangju and to share the spirit of democracy."