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Gwangju Koryoin Village to host events for 90th anniversary of forced migration

Koryoin Village forced migration Gwangju ethnic Koreans historical commemoration

The Koryoin Village in Gwangju, South Korea, has announced a series of commemorative events for 2027 to mark the 90th anniversary of the forced migration of Koryoin (ethnic Koreans) from the Soviet Far East to Central Asia. The village aims to attract 500,000 tourists during the “2027 Koryoin Village Visit Year” by expanding historical, cultural, and artistic programming.

Planned activities include four seasonal international academic conferences focusing on the history of anti-Japanese independence movements, the forced migration, and the preservation of ethnic culture. Cultural events will feature a reenactment of the March 1st Movement in March, performances by Central Asian art troupes in July, and a reenactment of the Battle of Fengwudong in August. In October, the village will host the 2nd World Koryoin Convention and a specialized street festival linked to the Gwangsan World Night Market.

To support these initiatives, the village will enhance historical education at the Wolgok Koryoin Cultural Center, which houses approximately 12,000 historical artifacts, and utilize Hong Beom-do Park as an educational hub. The community, which currently houses about 7,000 Koryoin residents, seeks to leverage these events to develop long-term tourism infrastructure.

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Gwangju · Hong Beom-do Park · Koryoin Village · Soviet Union · Wolgok Koryoin Cultural Center

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광주 고려인마을, 내년 강제이주 90주년 맞아 매달 행사 풍성 [www.hani.co.kr]
경기신문 - 기본에 충실한 경기·인천 지역 바른 신문 [www.kgnews.co.kr]
광주 고려인마을, 강제이주 90주년 맞아 관광객 50만명 도전 - 남도일보 [www.namdonews.com]