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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 of Chun Doo-hwan. We explore how the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, which became a turning point for the serious discussion of "national liberation and socialism," was reported by foreign media.

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 Park Chung Hee. We explore the reasons and background behind the installation of Park's authoritarian regime.

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 the May 10 General Election.

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-hwan{방정환}.

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.

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 Revolution.

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 establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and the remarkable contributions of Baekbeom Kim Gu during this period.

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 residents of the island were sacrificed during armed conflicts and suppression operations, and is considered one of the largest tragedies in the history of Jeju Island. We look into the significance the Jeju April 3 Incident left in modern history.

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 residents of the island were sacrificed during armed conflicts and suppression operations, and is considered one of the largest tragedies in the history of Jeju Island. We take a look into the background of the incident.

In 1978, North Korea kidnapped South Korea's renowned film director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee. The two managed to escape in 1986 while attending an international film festival in Vienna, Austria. We take a look into this incident, which caused not only repercussions on the Korean Peninsula, but also internationally.