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The Archives of the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime
UNESCO Memory of the World
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Political unrest · 18-27 May 1980Open article references →
Gwangju Democratic Uprising
May 18 Democracy Square and former provincial office · South Korea
Why editors use it hereInternational archival description documenting the uprising, state response, later investigation, compensation, and democratic significance.
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From 18 to 27 May 1980, residents of Gwangju resisted military rule after airborne troops attacked student demonstrators and civilians.
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Trigger and conditions
On 18 May, students attempting to enter Chonnam National University confronted troops.
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Uncertainty
The main sequence and the state's use of lethal force are extensively documented.
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Why it matters
Gwangju shows how local witnesses and preserved records can challenge a state's false account of violence.
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