The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.
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- Program Information Online Exhibition Br Virtual Reality Vr Experience Hall Video Photo Tour Subject To Change Depending On Archive Circumstances Regular Guide Tuesday-saturday 10 00 11 14 15 16 30 Sundays Reference Room The 4th Floor
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services Available English Japanese Chinese Audio Guide Device Rental Hours 09 00-17 00
- Inquiries and information 82-62-613-8204
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Mondays Closed Next Day If Monday Is A Public Holiday January 1 Seollal Lunar New Year S Day Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving Holidays And Days Deemed Necessary By The Museum
- Usage fee Free
- Usage time 09 00-18 00
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221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju