무안동학농민혁명 기념사업의 방향과 활성화 전략 ‒무안지역 및 고막포전투지구를 중심으로

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to set the directions of the Donghak Peasant Revolution memorial project and to propose strategies to differentiate the Muan area from other areas. This study summarized the process of the Donghak Peasant Revolution and related historical sites. It also derived implications from memorial cases of other areas. Next it proposed the direction of a memorial project to reflect the peculiarities of the Donghak Peasant Revolution in the Muan area and its activation strategies. Four main activation strategies for memorial projects available in the Muan area are introduced here. First, it is necessary to envisage a ‘roofless memorial’ through the restoration of historical sites related to the Donghak Peasant Revolution in the Muan area or the reinterpretation of related sites. Further, it is necessary to apply an artistic vision to these spaces so history can be met through ‘emotional experience’. Second, it is necessary to establish a strategy of storytelling. This includes the making of symbolic images that connect the shapes of the route to historical sites with the peasant army’s story, This is the preparation for community-based storytelling about Donghak, and the organization of programs to restore the honors of the ‘Unknown peasant soldiers’. Third, it is necessary to promote resident-led activities to inherit the Donghak spirit such as the nurture of ‘Storytelling about Donghak’. Fourth, it is necessary to extend the scope of this memorial project through connection with the neighboring Hampyeong and Naju centered on the ‘Gomakpo battle area’.