▲ A man visits the April 3 Peace Park on the southern island of Jeju in this undated file photo. (Yonhap)
▲ These photos, provided by the Korea Heritage Service on Aug. 9, 2023, show South Korea's post-war rebuilding efforts from 1973-77. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Jeju massacre, post-war reconstruction archives likely to join UNESCO's Memory of the World

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The archives documenting the Jeju April 3 uprising and South Korea's post-war reconstruction efforts are likely to be recognized as part of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MoW) program, according to the United Nations agency Wednesday.

According to UNESCO, its International Advisory Committee has recently recommended both collections for inclusion in the MoW register.

The historical records of the April 3 uprising detail the massacre of Jeju islanders between March 1, 1947, and Sept. 21, 1954. These archives include court records, news reports, investigation findings, victims' testimonies and photographs.

Meanwhile, the archives chronicling South Korea's post-war reconstruction document both government-led and private initiatives to rebuild the nation after the 1950-53 Korean War. The collection comprises approximately 9,600 materials, including public records on reforestation and national rehabilitation efforts.

A final decision is expected in April. If approved, South Korea will have 20 inscriptions on the MoW list.

Established in 1992, UNESCO's MoW program aims to preserve and promote universal access to the world's documentary heritage.

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