The Jeju April 3rd Peace Park has organized a special program to teach young children about the tragic April 3rd Incident in a way they can easily understand. Mike Balfour reports.

This is (북촌) Bukchon village in Jeju where the greatest number of residents were killed during the April 3rd Incident.

Students of the (북촌) Bukchon Elementary School visit the Jeju April 3rd Peace Park to learn about the island’s tragic historical event.

They color black crows to commemorate the victims of the incident.

A reconstruction of a cave shows how victims had to hide to survive.

Inside the cave, the young visitors begin to understand the sense of the desperation and urgency of the victims.

Animated films, illustrations and hands-on programs assist them to better understand the tragedy.

The children realize the importance of reconciliation and peace.

INTERVIEW
Kim Do-hyeon / G2, Bukchon Elementary School
I learned here that we should try to get along with our classmates.
<인터뷰 : 김도현/ 북촌초등학교 2학년>
"여기서 친구들과 싸우지 말고 사이 좋게 지내야 한다는 것을 배웠어요"

INTERVIEW
Curator / Jeju April 3rd Peace Park
Ultimately, we want the children to learn about the April 3rd Incident, and by doing so, learn the importance of reconciliation and peace.
<인터뷰 : 학예사>
"궁극적인 목적은 4.3을 알고 그 안에서 화해와 평화가 중요하다는 것을 아는 것."

[Reporter] Mike Balfour
[Camera] Kim Yong-min

The Jeju April 3rd Peace Park’s learning program is making young students aware of the importance of peace and human rights as they learn of the tragic event in simple, intelligible terms.

Mike Balfour, KCTV