The Gyeongsan Cobalt Mine was created by the Japanese during the Japanese colonial period to extract cobalt for military use. It was closed after independence. During the Korean War, from July 1950 until August the following year, 3,500 innocent people suspected as potential North Korean sympathizers were killed at the mine. 60+ years later, the victims’ families and social movement continue the struggle to reveal the truth and bring to a close this historical tragedy. This October 20th, as we approach the memorial for the victims, the ISC plans to visit the mine, meet the bereaved families, and join in the ongoing effort to bring history to justice.

 

1 PM Visit to the Gyeongsan Cobalt Mine in Pyeongsan-dong

4 PM Visit to Sangbang-dong smelting factory

6 PM Gyeongsan’s 6th Annual Jujube Festival

10 AM Meeting with bereaved families

12 PM Lunch

1 PM Departure

 

Location: Gyeongsan, Gyeongsan-buk

Participation fee: 100,000 won (covers transportation, lodging and food)

Host: International Strategy Center

Apply: http://bit.ly/1L6zqty

**We will be close registration after 10 people(Registration will be completed upon payment)

Questions: Hwang, Jeong-eun([email protected], 010-3643-5638)