Gwangju Uprising: The Rebellion for Democracy in South Korea
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| Management number | 231993805 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$13.34 | Model Number | 231993805 | ||
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The essential account of the South Korean 1980 pro-democracy rebellionOn May 18, 1980, student activists gathered in the South Korean city of Gwangju to protest the coup d’état and the martial law government of General Chun Doo-hwan. The security forces responded with unmitigated violence. Over the next ten days hundreds of students, activists, and citizens were arrested, tortured, and murdered. The events of the uprising shaped over a decade of resistance to the repressive South Korean regime and paved the way for the country’s democratization. This fresh translation by Slin Jung of a text compiled from eyewitness testimonies presents a gripping and comprehensive account of both the events of the uprising and the political situation that preceded and followed the violence of that period. Included is a preface by acclaimed Korean novelist Hwang Sok-yong. Gwangju Uprising is a vital resource for those interested in East Asian contemporary history and the global struggle for democracy. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1788737148 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1788737142 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.28 x 9.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Print length | 512 pages |
| Publication date | May 17, 2022 |
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