South Korea Kwangju Anti-government Demonstration(01 of45)
Open Image ModalStudent demonstrators watch a police vehicle burn near Seoul\'s South Gate on Thursday, May 15, 1980. More than 50,000 university students continued anti-government demonstration for the third straight day. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(02 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(03 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(04 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(05 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(06 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(07 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(08 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(09 of45)
Open Image ModalMass students demonstrators demand the lifting of martial law and the resignation of Premier Shin Hyon-Hwack and Korean Central Intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Chun Doo-Hwan, May. 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(10 of45)
Open Image ModalStreet scene of Seoul\'s South Gate Friday morning May 16, 1980, where more than 50,000 university students battled with riot police Thursday afternoon killing one policeman. Anti-government student demonstrators demand lifting of martial law. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
KOREA KWANGJU RIOTS 1980(11 of45)
Open Image ModalCars burn on the streets of Kwangju, South Korea, May 19, 1980, as anti-government demonstrators protest, background. (AP Photo) (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
South Korea Kwangju Anti-government Demonstration(12 of45)
Open Image ModalAnti-government demonstrators burn cars on the street of Kwangju, a provincial capital some 250 kilometers south of Seoul, during demonstration on Monday, May 19, 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
South Korea Kwangju Anti-government Demonstration(13 of45)
Open Image ModalStudent demonstrators watch a police vehicle burn near Seoul\'s South Gate on Thursday, May 15, 1980. More than 50,000 university students continued anti-government demonstration for the third straight day. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(14 of45)
Open Image ModalStreet scene of Seoul\'s South Gate Friday morning May 16, 1980, where more than 50,000 university students battled with riot police Thursday afternoon killing one policeman. Anti-government student demonstrators demand lifting of martial law. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
KOREA KWANGJU RIOTS 1980(15 of45)
Open Image ModalCars burn on the streets of Kwangju, South Korea, May 19, 1980, as anti-government demonstrators protest, background. (AP Photo) (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
South Korea Kwangju Anti-government Demonstration(16 of45)
Open Image ModalAnti-government demonstrators burn cars on the street of Kwangju, a provincial capital some 250 kilometers south of Seoul, during demonstration on Monday, May 19, 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Kwangju Riot(17 of45)
Open Image ModalSouth Korean troops disperse anti-government demonstration on street in Kwangju, some 250 km south of Seoul Monday, May 20, 1980. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(18 of45)
Open Image ModalArmy paratroops called into this provincial capital after violent anti-government demonstrations force a group of men to kneel and strip Monday May 20, 1980. Some 500 to 800 persons were arrested in the two days of protests Sunday and Monday. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(19 of45)
Open Image ModalArmy paratroops seat a group of anti-demonstrators Monday May 20, 1980 with riot sticks. Some 500 to 800 persons were arrested in the demonstrations in this provincial capital 250 km south of Swoul. Many were injured and sources said at least two persons died. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(20 of45)
Open Image ModalArmy paratroopers arrest demonstrators Monday May 20, 1980 in this provincial capitol following violent anti-government demonstrations. In lower left foreground, a soldiers kicks one of the 500 to 800 perons arrested. Sources said two demonstrators died of injuries. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(21 of45)
Open Image ModalAnti-government demonstrators in Kwangju Monday May 20, 1980 set fire to cars on street during demonstration. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
1980 Kwangju Riot(22 of45)
Open Image ModalA helmeted army paratroops clubs man arredted during violent anti-government demonstrations Monday this provincial capital, May 20, 1980. Up to 800 persons were arrested, and forces said two demonstrators died of injuries. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Open Image Modal韓国の国旗を掲げ、「民族民主化大集会」参加のため校門を出た全南大学の教授ら。後ろから学生らが続き、民主化を求めるスローガンを叫んでいる (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal全羅南道庁前の広場。噴水を中心に2万人以上の市民と学生が集まり「民族民主化大集会」を開いた。 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal全南大学の正門前で機動隊と向かい合う学生デモ隊 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal棍棒で無抵抗の学生を叩く衛生兵 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal空挺部隊に棍棒で頭を叩かれ、血を流して連行される若い夫婦 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal警察がデモ隊に押され始めると、光州中心部に戒厳軍が再投入された (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal1980年5月19日午後3時ごろ、戒厳軍は光州市東部の錦南路に投入され、市内の全地域に配置された。 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal5月20日午後7時、光州市内の各地で空挺部隊の残虐行為を目撃したタクシー運転手による、約200台のタクシーデモが始まった。走りながらクラクションを鳴らして市民側を鼓舞した (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal戒厳令撤廃を求める市民が、光州市東部の錦南路にあるカトリックセンターの前で空挺部隊や警察と向かい合っている。 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modalデモ隊は郷土予備軍の武器を奪取して武装し「市民軍」となった。トラックの荷台に乗って走る「市民軍」に、沿道で市民が拍手をしている (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal光州市内の各地で見られた、炊き出しで市民軍を支援する女性 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal光州市内の病院が負傷者で溢れ、血液が不足したとの情報を聞き、多くの市民が献血に訪れた (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal事件当時の光州市内。市内は事実上、無政府状態に陥ったが、光州市民は自発的に秩序を守り、困難を打開するため知恵を絞っていた (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal全羅南道庁前の広場は、情報を求める市民で埋め尽くされた。抗争指導部は「民主守護市民決起大会」を開き、事態を市民に知らせた (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal光州市内に再度投入された戒厳軍 (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modal1980年5月29日、光州市北東部で執り行われた129人の葬儀。当時は政府の情報統制により「暴徒」と規定された (credit:5.18記念財団)
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Open Image Modalドイツのシュピーゲル誌に掲載された、光州事件で死んだ父の遺影を持つ幼児の写真 (credit:5.18記念財団)
1980 Kwangju Riot(40 of45)
Open Image ModalThe body of a man killed in anti-government rioting in this provincial capital is draped by a Korean National flag by demonstrators, May 22, 1980. At least 24 persons died in four days of fighting that the protestors in a most complete control of the day. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
South Korea Riots(41 of45)
Open Image ModalFamilies and relatives gather around the coffins of dead protesters at provincial headquaters of Kwangju, South Korea, May 23, 1980, some 250 kilometers south of Seoul. About 65 people were killed during anti-government protests. (AP Photo/KCK) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
SOUTH KOREA ELECTION(42 of45)
Open Image ModalFILE -- South Korea\'s opposition leader Kim Dae-Jung, front row, second from right, sits between military police officers at the opening day of a trial at Army General Court Martial in this Aug. 14, 1980 file photo. Kim, 73, a veteran opposition leader once persecuted by military dictators, won the presidential election Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Pool) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
South Korean women carrying portraits of their fam(43 of45)
Open Image ModalSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25: South Korean women carrying portraits of their family killed in the 1980 Kwangju massacre, march through the streets of Seoul 25 November. They are calling on President Kim Young-Sam to honor a promise to punish the \'key masterminds\' of the massacre in which 200 died and more than 1,000 were wounded by official count. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CHOO YOUN-KONG via Getty Images)
A South Korean woman, Kim Chom-Rye, holds a portra(44 of45)
Open Image ModalSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25: A South Korean woman, Kim Chom-Rye, holds a portrait of her father killed in the 1980 Kwangju massacre during an anti-government demonstration in Seoul 25 November. The demonstrators called on President Kim Young-Sam to honor a promise to punish the \'key masterminds\' of the massacre in which 200 died and more than 1,000 were wounded. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CHOO YOUN-KONG via Getty Images)
(FILES) File picture dated 26 August 199(45 of45)
Open Image Modal(FILES) File picture dated 26 August 1996 of former South Korean presidents Roh Tae-Woo (C) and Chun Doo-Hwan (R) standing hand in hand in court 26 August as they wait for judge Kim Young-Il of the Seoul district court to sentenced them for their role in the 1979 military coup and the 1980 Kwangju massacre. A senior government official said 09 August that South Korean President Kim Young-Sam is likely to amnesty the former presidents before he finishes his official term early next year. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JOONGANG ILBO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AFP via Getty Images)