Our Latest Exhibition
JEJU 4.3 Archives on Truth & Reconciliation
16th - 22nd October 2024
We are proud to welcome the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Republic of Korea to the gallery to host this important historical exhibition.
JEJU 4.3 INCIDENT
The Jeju 4·3 Incident refers to the tragic events that occurred on Jeju Island between March 1, 1947, and September 21, 1954. Although Korea was liberated from Japanese rule on August 15, 1945, the peninsula was subsequently divided, with the United States occupying the south and the Soviet Union controlling the north.
The people of Jeju courageously opposed the division of the Korean peninsula and strongly protested against the first election in 1948 that led to the formation of the Republic of Korea in the south. Unfortunately, this led to severe crackdowns by military and police forces. During this period, approximately 30,000 people (about 10% of Jeju's total population) lost their lives.
Dates
16th to 22nd October 2024
Time
10am - 6pm
Opening Ceremony
1pm - 1:50pm | 16th October
National ceremony, speeches from dignitaries, ribbon-cutting ceremony & exhibition tour
Symposium
2pm - 4:30pm | 16th October
Panel discussion with reknowned experts from across the globe addressing the Jeju tragedy and its resolution efforts, convering the following themes:
Significance of the Jeju 4.3 records inscription as UNESCO world documentary heritage
Value of Jeju 4.3 as a leading model for conflict resolution
Efforts in addressing the trauma of Jeju 4.3
THIS EXHIBITION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC