The National Debt Redemption Movement

Foundation

With the movement beginning in the 1990s to commemorate the National Debt Redemption Movement Korea’s first national donation movement and to succeed and develop its patriotic spirit, the National Debt Redemption Movement Standing Committee was assembled in 1997 (90th anniversary of the National Debt Redemption Movement ). This later developed into the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Association in 2002.

In 2007 (100th anniversary of the National Debt Redemption Movement ), the decision was made to erect the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum in order to continue the national salvation mentality and to imbue national patriotic thought, thereby realizing a centripetal guiding principle for developing the state society. In October 2010, with the help of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the City of Daegu, and public fundraising, the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum opened in the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park. The museum exhibits historical artifacts, photos, and visual and audio data. It serves as a place of historical learning for the National Debt Redemption Movement .

Main enterprises of 2016

The National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Association, composed of around 60 directors and 800 members, is advancing memorial enterprises, such as the investigation, collection, discovery, and research of data, publication of bulletins and books, and the hosting of cultural events about the National Debt Redemption Movement . In particular, in 2016, the project to register the National Debt Redemption Movement Collection on the UNESCO Memory of the World is being actively pursued.

Formation of the Promotion Council
The Promotion Council was assembled to manage the systematic research and collection of the National Debt Redemption Movement , and is also responsible for the UNESCO Memory of the World registration.
Academic conference: the procurement of undiscovered materials around the nation, and the assignment of meaning and objectivity through expert consultation
·Academic conference on regional studies
·Special lecture with an expert guest speaker
·International seminar on foreign loans
Nationalization project: PR emphasizing the nationalization of the National Debt Redemption Movement
·National television debate
·Nationwide exhibition tour of the National Debt Redemption Movement collection
·North South Korea Joint Academic Seminar and the excavation of data from North Korea
Publication of promotional material in Korean and in other languages for the understanding and shared appreciation of the National Debt Redemption Movement by Koreans and others around the globe
·Historical summary of the National Debt Redemption Movement (for children and adults)
·Work book in Korean and in English
·English version of the history of National Debt Redemption Movement
·Promotional pamphlet and comic
·The National Debt Redemption Movement literature contest
·Preparation of leaflets (in Korean and in foreign languages)
International activities
·Hosting international academic conferences for cross-national comparative studies of the National Debt Redemption Movement
·Attendance at the UNESCO MoWCAP General Assembly

History

2016.01.: Memory of the World Moonlight Symposium (co-hosted by Gwangju and Daegu)

2015.12.: Establishment of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial in Goryeong-gun

2015.11.: Passed the Korean internal evaluation for registration in UNESCO Memory of the World

2015.05.: The National Debt Redemption Movement collection for UNESCO Memory of the World Registration Preparation Council Conference and a public opening ceremony

2014.01.: Establishment of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial in Seongju-gun

2013.10.: Awarded the Best Base of Activity for Youth Volunteering Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award

2013.08.: 100-year commemoration of the National Debt Redemption Movement pioneer, Seo Sang-don

2012.12.: Registration of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum as a Class 2 Museum

2012.05.: Designation of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum as a memorial facility

2012.03.: Consignment management of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum (March ~ December 2012)

2011.10.: Opening of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Museum『Korean Culture of Donation ilbeonji』 certification ceremony

2009.05.: Purchased 25 rare items concerning the National Debt Redemption Movement

2007.02.: Erected the bust of independence workers Kim Gwang-je and Seo Sang-don in the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park

2006.02.: Erected a Ladies’ Monument in the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park

2004.02.: First issue of the bulletin 「Cheondoongsori」 published

2002.02.: Establishment of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Association

1999.12.: Development of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park and the designation of Gukchaebosangro(The National Debt Redemption Movement)-road

1999.10.: Establishment of the Seo Sang-don Awards (jointly with Maeil Shinmun)

1997.10.: Assembly of the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Association Standing Committee and the 100th Anniversary Memorial Association

1997.02.: The National Debt Redemption Movement 90th Anniversary Ceremony

1993.03.: Co-hosting of the National Debt Redemption Movement Academic Seminar by the Research Committee on the History of Korean Movements, and Daegu MBC