The Gwangju Uprising
Gwangju UprisingMay 18 Democratic Movement1980 South Korea ProtestsChun Doo-hwan GwangjuKorean Democracy History
The Gwangju Uprising, also known as the May 18 Democratic Movement, was a pivotal event in South Korean history where citizens of Gwangju protested against the authoritarian military government of Chun Doo-hwan in May 1980. This brutal suppression by government forces led to numerous casualties but ultimately fueled the nation's persistent struggle towards democracy.