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The Kim Koo Museum & Library
opened on October 22, 2002 to disseminate the life and thoughts
of Kim Koo (1876~1949), a great teacher of the Korean people.
He dedicated his whole life to establish a unified, independent,
and democratic fatherland with the most advanced and brilliant
culture in the world. This museum and library is located within
Hyochang Park in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
As a history museum that focuses on the modern history of Korea,
it serves as a cultural space for Koreans, helping them understand
the history of the Korean Provisional Government and the modern
history of Korea through the life and thoughts of Kim Koo, who
witnessed Korea's modern history that was full of cataclysmic
events and changes. He pursued the nation's unification, based
on autonomy, democracy, and peace, and contributed to the advancement
of the nation's beautiful culture.
Consisting of two floors, the Exhibition Hall displays a variety
of records and data regarding the biography of Kim Koo, who
participated in the most significant events in the modern history
of Korea (such as the Donghak Peasants Movement, activities
as a righteous soldier, patriotic and enlightenment activities,
the Korean Provisional Government, patriotic terrorist struggles,
Korean Independence Army, unification campaigns, educational
campaigns, etc.), through state-of-the-art exhibition techniques
(such as tableaus, dioramas, models, animation, magic vision,
documentary films, etc.).
There is also a room that provides diverse and extensive data
on Kim Koo, the Korean Provisional Government, Korea's modern
history, and other national movements.
In addition, this museum and library is equipped with a large
conference room and a convention hall, offering the public (both
individuals and organizations) educational and cultural spaces
for rent. Diverse educational programs and cultural events are
held in those areas.
Hyochang Park serves as the place of reverence for patriotic
Korean forefathers. The tombs of Kim Koo, the Three Martyrs
(Bongchang Lee, Bonggil Yoon, and Jeonggi Baek), Martyr Joonggeun
Ahn (though his body does not lie in state there), and leading
figures of the Korean Provisional Government (Dongnyeong Lee,
Riseok Cha and Seonghwan Jo) provide visitors with an opportunity
to feel the lofty wills of those who have dedicated their whole
lives to the nation. |
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