Atrocities Made a South Korean City Infamous. A Novelist Made It Immortal.
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The gruesome events of May 1980 in Gwangju, where military forces violently suppressed a pro-democracy uprising, still resonate deeply with the local community as they remember the sacrifices made.
When President Yoon Suk Yeol reinstated martial law this week, it evoked strong emotions in Gwangju, reminding citizens of their painful history and struggles for democracy.
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