Remembering the Gwangju Uprising through creative outlets
Sections
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Novels
Nonfiction
KDramas
Movies
Music
Novels
Have yet to read it, but I have loved other books by this author.
Human Acts: A Novel - Kang, Han: Books
I haven't read it yet, but it's on my list.
There a Petal Silently Falls: Three Stories
Nonfiction
This book was banned until 1988 but now is available to read.
Gwangju Uprising: Rebellion for Democracy
KDramas
Loved this drama.
Watch Youth of May | Prime Video
Honestly, this one was filled with propaganda and I did not finish watching it, but it's not for me to tell you not to watch it.
SNOWDROP 雪降花 - COMPLETE KOREAN TV SERIES DVD
Movies
Focuses on the pro-democracy movement's chaos, trauma, and impact on ordinary citizens during South Korea's authoritarian rule in 1980.
Watch A Taxi Driver | Prime Video
One film that depicts the events leading to the uprising, its brutal suppression, and the resilience of the people.
Watch 1987: When the Day Comes | Prime Video
Another film that depicts the events leading to the uprising, its brutal suppression, and the resilience of the people.
Watch May. 18 | Prime Video
One film that explores the aftermath and lasting consequences.
The Attorney by Kang-Ho Song & Others
Music
The iconic protest song "March for the Beloved" (임을 위한 행진곡), composed in 1981 by Kim Jong-ryul and written by Paik Ki-wan to commemorate the activists Yoon Sang-won and Park Ki-soon, who were killed during the 1980 uprising.
