While I was watching the exhibit, I remembered sexism that existed in Korea in the past.

Just as Islam forced women to wear hijabs, in the past, Korea forced 'a wise mother and good wife' and 'patriarchal ideas'.

The hijab is a defense to ensure the virginity of Muslim women and to protect the family's reputation, and Muslim women were forced to wear it.

In Korea, due to Confucianism, there was a patriarchal system in which men support male domination as the head of the family, and cultural practice meaning that men are high and women are low.

As such, I think that both the Muslim hijab and the unequal notion of Korea in the past have something in common that men regard women as a possession or as inferior to men, and that men and women are unequal.

Currently, I feel that Korea is trying to reduce discrimination against women by improving awareness of gender inequality, education, and anti-discrimination laws.

However, I felt pity that Islamic countries, including Iran, seem to be forcing women to wear hijabs through laws rather than trying to improve their human rights.

Therefore, I think Muslims should not force women to wear hijabs, educate both men and women to have free and fair expressions of opinion and self-determination, and prevent them through legislation in order to become an equal society.

I think the reason why the professor gave us a field trip is to provide an opportunity to experience various cultures and to acquire knowledge related to the major.

Through this ACC exhibit, it was an opportunity for me to learn more about the culture of Islamic hijab, which is usually hard to encounter around me.

I was born and learned in Korea, so I didn't have many opportunities to experience other cultures. If I experience various cultures through exhibits like this, I will be able to have a broader idea.

And since the contents of the exhibit are related to administrative and social welfare regulations and human rights issues, I think it was considered to be able to think about this.

Therefore, I think the professor gave as a field trip because I can acquire the culture of other countries through hijab experience and reading articles in the exhibit and build up my major knowledge.

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<Why is it important for you to know?>

I think I need to be interested because the theme of the exhibit is related to human rights issues, including human rights of Muslim women, and I need to know because it is related to my major, administrative welfare.

Islam is difficult to understand because it is not familiar to me who has no religion. However, if I ignore it without paying attention because I can't understand it, I may fall into stereotypes.

It is also because if you do not understand the religious background that led to wearing hijabs and do not respect diversity, you will not be able to access fundamental problems for solving human rights problems.

Since administration and welfare can have the greatest impact on various social phenomena, it is important to acquire various knowledge in order to make correct judgments and solve and prevent problems.

Therefore, after understanding the religious background, I think it is important for me to know in order to suggest solutions in terms of administration and welfare and to think about various things.

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<How does it help you learn about administration?>

I think it will help us learn about administration by analyzing the differences between countries in terms of the fact that hijab, which has a religious dress character, can be controlled by law.

In the case of Korea, there is no law to force or regulate the wearing of hijab. Forcing or prohibiting wearing is an act that violates fundamental rights such as religious freedom and the right to self-determination, which is contrary to the Constitution.

France is a country that strictly separates religion from politics, through the "Hijab Prohibition Law" and "Burka Prohibition Law" enacted by the Council, areas prohibited from wearing hijab are defined, or the intensity of punishment is determined through related laws.

Through the "Hijab and chastity law", Iran's parliament is strengthening punishment for women who do not strictly comply with Islamic dress codes and forcing them to wear them.

In Korea, where there is no related law, wearing a hijab is a personal freedom. However, there is a difference in that both countries, France and Iran, force or prohibit the wearing of hijabs through laws. Therefore, I think it is helpful to learn administration by analyzing the differences in the presence or absence of laws on wearing hijabs in countries and the process.

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<How does it help you learn about welfare?>

If you think about the justification of wearing a hijab, I think it will help you study welfare through the process of solving the problem of improving women's human rights.

According to Iran's 'Hijab and chastity law', hijabs are only worn by women.

This can be seen as suppressing women's human rights through hijab.

France banned the wearing of hijabs in public places through the "Hijab Prohibition Law".

However, prohibiting the wearing of hijabs can also violate women's right to self-determination.

No matter how much the law stipulates obligations, acts that infringe on individual freedom, such as forcing them to wear or ban them, cannot be justified.

Therefore, I think it will help you learn welfare because hijab can be an opportunity to be interested in gender equality issues and self-determination, which can soon lead to interest in human rights improvement and welfare.

Interviewed at the cafe, at 15:00 on April 14, 2024.

Q : What do you think is the biggest environmental problem in Gwangju?

A : I think Gwangju's biggest environmental problem is the abnormal climate caused by global warming. When I was young, there were four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. However, these days, spring and fall are very short, and it feels great that only summer and winter exist. And it seems that we have experienced too many abnormal climates recently, such as drought, heavy rain, and abnormal high temperatures in winter, due to global warming. In fact, last year, Gwangju was on the verge of limiting the water supply due to a water shortage caused by drought. Fortunately, the rainy season started and the problem was solved, but we don't know when the drought problem will occur again. Of course, the abnormal climate caused by global warming is not limited to Gwangju. However, I think it is the biggest environmental problem because we have recently faced enough to experience it while living in Gwangju.

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Q : What do you think is the solution to the problem?

A : I think the solutions to global warming can be divided into methods that individuals can and that the government should do. In order for individuals to solve global warming, carbon generation should be reduced by reducing the consumption of disposable items such as plastic straws and paper cups. And I think that the consumption of resources and greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced, such as using public transportation or walking without using private cars in close proximity. In order to solve global warming, the government should implement strict regulations and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in activities such as industry, transportation, and waste treatment. In addition, I think the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind power generation should be considered in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. As such, it is a natural and obvious solution to prevent global warming, but I think global warming is continuing because it is not followed. Therefore, I think the most important thing is to abandon the idea that "It's okay if only one person doesn't keep it," and to join everyone.

Interviewed in a restaurant at 13:00 on April 13, 2024.

Q : What do you think is the biggest environmental problem in Gwangju?

A : I think the biggest environmental problem in Gwangju is to dispose of garbage on the street. In the past, trash cans were often visible and could be disposed of, but nowadays, it is not easy to see except at bus stops, so it seems bad to have unauthorized garbage gathered on one side of the street. Also, there is no place to throw away trash, so it is inconvenient to carry it around and it is inconvenient to have few places to dispose of it separately. And if there is unauthorized dumping or gathering of garbage on the street, it does not look good in appearance and can cause odor. As above, I think the biggest environmental problem in Gwangju is that there is no way to dispose of garbage, so I carry it around and it is not properly disposed of by dumping it without permission, and that there is a lot of garbage on the street, causing environmental pollution.

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 Q : What do you think is the solution to the problem?

A : There are numerous approaches to deter individuals from littering on the streets. Firstly, one potential solution could involve the periodic installation and maintenance of waste receptacles, mirroring the strategic placement of street foliage. In pursuit of this objective, it is imperative that the government allocates supplementary funds to ensure the effective management of these receptacles. Additionally, enhancing public awareness is crucial. Secondly, altering societal perceptions of waste can be achieved through the dissemination of public service announcements via banners or buses in densely populated areas. These campaigns aim to dissuade unauthorized street littering. Thirdly, addressing the root cause entails minimizing the use of single-use products. Prioritizing environmental consciousness, and advocating for the segregation and proper disposal of multi-use containers and disposable items, is essential. By facilitating efficient waste disposal, enhancing public awareness, and reducing waste output, we can mitigate unauthorized street littering. Thus, employing such solutions can contribute to enhancing the livability of Gwangju by curbing street littering behaviors.

Firstly, most young people receive history education at school and know what kind of event it is, even if they do not know the cause and effect of the April 19 Revolution, and know that it is an event that has played a big role in making democracy and human rights emerge as important values.

Secondly, through the struggle of the April 19 Revolution, young people learned they can exercise their right to resist injustice, as evidenced by their actions during the 2016 presidential impeachment, showcasing the potency of resistance against perceived injustice.

Thirdly, The explicit mention of "April 19 Democratic Ideals" in South Korea's Constitution underscores the revolution's integral role in shaping the nation's democratic identity, reflecting a profound understanding of its emotional and moral significance among young people.

Therefore, it can be argued that the April 19 Revolution not only remains a pivotal historical event but also continues to shape the thoughts and actions of today's youth, contributing to their understanding of democracy and their willingness to stand up against injustice.

One of them, Kim Joo-yeol, can be said to be a key figure in the April 19 Revolution. Kim Joo-yeol was born in 1944 and took the Masan Commercial High School entrance exam on March 11, 1960. After that, he participated in the Masan March 15 protest against Syngman Rhee's Liberal Party regime's fraudulent elections and went missing.

On April. 11, 27 days after his disappearance, Kim's body, with tear gas stuck in his right eye, was found at the Masan Central Pier. About a month after his death, his body did not decompose, as the sea water was so cold at the time that it was almost frozen. But even after the body was found, the police were scrambling to cover up the incident.

As a result, angry citizens sparked the second Masan civil uprising on April 11, which spread across the country and sparked the April 19 Revolution.

The freedom and democracy that I enjoy for granted now was an opportunity to remember what was gained through someone's sacrifice and effort, and to renew my commitment not to forget history, and I could learn that I should exercise my rights well.

This media article portrays Gwangju and its pro-democracy movement as a fight for justice against the societal reality of military dictatorship.

The documentary explains South Korea's democratization movement that took place from May 18 to 28, 1980, through the testimony of Choi Byung-moon, who was a martial law soldier at the time.

Choi Byung-moon, asserting that "the martial law soldiers must also seek forgiveness before history and come forward to testify," expressed his regret for the unforgivable harm inflicted upon the citizens of Gwangju and the victims, despite being compelled to participate by rank and orders. He fought against the citizens who were striving to achieve democracy.

He also emphasized that revealing the truth is the true fulfillment of democracy, with the hope that such a tragedy will not be repeated in future generations.

Choi Byung-moon's testimony vividly conveys the courage and sacrifice demonstrated by the citizens of Gwangju amid the brutal repression of the time.

Therefore, Gwangju will be remembered as a city that showed courage and sacrifice in the face of brutal oppression for the realization of democracy and as a symbol of the struggle to uncover justice and truth.