Archives documenting the Jeju April 3 uprising and Korea's post-war reconstruction efforts have been officially added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, according to government sources.
This inclusion recognizes the historical significance of these archives in preserving the memory of the events surrounding the uprising and the subsequent reconstruction period in Korea.
The Jeju April 3 uprising, which occurred in 1948, was a pivotal moment in Korean history, and the newly registered archives are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of this period.
The government expressed its commitment to protecting and promoting these historical documents as vital components of Korea's cultural heritage.
정부는 제주 4.3 항쟁 및 한국의 전후 복구 노력을 기록한 아카이브가 UNESCO의 세계기록유산 목록에 추가되었다고 밝혔다.