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It has been 74 years since Korea gained independence in 1945. However the island's protests for national independence are little known.
The Jeju Memorial Hall of Resistance against Japan's Imperialism shows the islanders' bloody struggle against Japan.
Mike Balfour takes us to the memorial hall.


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(고사훈) Ko Sa-hun was shot to death by Japanese police for rallying civilian forces for Korea's independence.
Records and photographs of the Jeju people's resistance against Japan are on display here.

[slug] Japan’s Oriental Development Company produced alcohol in Jeju
Records say Japan’s Oriental Development Company operated an alcohol producing factory in Jeju to exploit labor and crops, which was to supply fuel for its military aircraft.
This is the Jeju Memorial Hall of Resistance against Japan's Imperialism.
(오름) Oreums used for Japan's military bases during the Pacific War are pinned on this map.
Photos of independence protesters are neatly hung.
The collections in the memorial hall tell visitors the history of resistance against Japan, from well-known to lesser-known protests.

[slug] Prize winners' paintings of national flag on display
Winning paintings of Korea's national flag from a contest celebrating the 74th anniversary of national liberation are on display until the end of October.
Kindergarteners' works move adult visitors.
INTERVIEW
Shin Seong-cheol / Visitor from Ido-dong, Jeju City
My family is joining the boycott against Japanese products. I believe visiting the memorial hall will be a great experience for my daughters.
<인터뷰 :신성철/제주시 이도동 >
"불매운동도 하고 있어서 미약하지만 저희도 힘을 좀 보태고 있긴 하거든요. 이런 곳에 와서 딸들한테도 애들한테도 이렇게 좋은 교육이 될 것 같아요."
[Reporter] Mike Balfour
[Camera] Kim Yong-min
Visiting the memorial hall with your family or friends will give you opportunities to learn about Jeju's history of resistance against Japan to regain sovereignty.
Mike Balfour, KCTV