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5·18 Freedom Park | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

5·18 Freedom Park is the site where the Sangmu Military Court and military detention cells, originally used during the May 18 Democratic Movem...

5·18 Freedom Park

📍 Gwangju-gwangyeoksi Seo-gu Sangmu-pyeonghwaro 13 (Chipyeong-dong)

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5·18 Freedom Park is the site where the Sangmu Military Court and military detention cells, originally used during the May 18 Democratic Movement in 1980 for those who resisted the violent suppression by some political military personnel attempting to seize power, were relocated about 100 meters from their original position and faithfully restored in their original form. This place preserves the fervent courage and spirit of those who opposed injustice with their high will for democratization and youthful passion. It is a historical site marking a trail of struggle and will be remembered as a symbol of human rights, peace, and unity.

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Brown dot hotel Gwangju Sangmu
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Gwangju Sangmu Hotel Seattle
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YaJa Hotel Sang-Mu
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YaJa Hotel Sang-Mu

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Hound Hotel Sangmu
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Hound Hotel Sangmu

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📍5-6, Sangmu-Jungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Gwangju Sangmu S Self-check in Motel
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Gwangju Sangmu S Self-check in Motel

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📍3, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Gwangju Sangmu S
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Gwangju Sangmu S

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📍3, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu
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S One Hotel Sangmu
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S One Hotel Sangmu

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📍3, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu
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