Independence Fair Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the June 10 Independence Movement

The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the June 10 Independence Movement. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the “Independence Fair Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the June 10 Independence Movement” is being held to encounter the meaning of the independence movement anew within everyday life today. Held at the Andong International Convention Center, the Independence Fair is a multifaceted event encompassing exhibitions and activities, lectures and talks, education, and culture. In the “Exhibition Zone,” scenes from the June 10 Independence Movement are recreated so visitors can indirectly acquire historical knowledge. In the “Experience Zone,” participatory content offered with various institutions dedicated to honoring national service enables future generations to learn naturally about the June 10 Independence Movement, which they may previously have found difficult. Indoors, a variety of programs are offered, including informative lectures and talk shows for young people, while the outdoor area incorporates performances and spaces for rest to create a lively and enjoyable festival. Guided by the belief that a future-oriented “culture of honoring national service” must be accessible “easily and enjoyably to everyone,” the event is presented through the language and methods of today. The independence movement is not a single line of history in a textbook, but our story of ordinary people acting together to build a better tomorrow. The event offers a special opportunity to encounter a recreation in today’s space of the cries for independence that rang through the streets 100 years ago and to reflect together on the value and meaning of independence that must be remembered.