May 18: Participant Recollections

Interviews with Park Young-sun and Ahn Giljeong. Interviews by Jeong Jiyeon and Melline Galani.Photographs by Yunkyoung (Hillel) Kim. “May 18” or “5.18” is shorthand for the Gwangju May 18 Democratic … Read More

MAY 18

Text by Dr. David E. Shaffer.Photographs courtesy of the 5.18 Archives. May 18, 1980 – a date etched in the memories of those who lived through this dark spot in … Read More

Was the US Government Involved in the May 18th Democratic Uprising?

Clarification Surrounding The US Involvement In the May 18th Democratic Uprising

May Concert

The 13th May Concert was a great success in regard to the variety of music & performances, and also as a fundraiser for those affected by the Nepal earthquake.