고대 4·7시위 등 민주화운동 역사 담긴 사진 10여점 첫 공개

The Democratic Movement Memorial Society will unveil 23 new entries on May 26, marking the development of its online dictionary, ‘민주화운동사전.’ Topics include the 1975 Spring School Anti-Yushin Struggle, the Emergency Measures 4~7 and 9, and the 1976 March 1 Democratic Constitution Declaration. These items are the first publicly released materials from the Emergency Measures 4~9 period, which previously remained unknown to the public.

Ten additional rare documents will also be showcased. The society established a committee of expert researchers in 2020, commencing publication in 2023. Items undergo rigorous selection, composition, verification, and review processes before completion. The ‘3·1 Democratic Constitution Declaration’ represents the pinnacle of democratic struggle during the Yushin era.

The new release includes photographs of Dong-A Ilbo journalists locked in hunger strikes in 1974 and a Dong-A Ilbo ‘New Year’ issue (January 1) containing Kim Ji-ha's 'Conscience Declaration.' Society president If Kee-young explains that as democratic interpretation and discussion continue, the importance of factual and historical context in public records grows.

Future entries will expand to include key democratic events, figures, and organizations, serving as a trusted standard for the nation.