'Korea's representative public high school'Yongsan High School held a meaningful time capsule sealing ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
On the 29th, Yongsan High School's encapsulation ceremony for the 80th anniversary of liberation at the main building of Yongsan High School in Seoul was attended by guests including Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent Chung Geun-sik, Seoul Regional Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeon Jong-ho, as well as Yongsan High School students, faculty members, parents, and alumni.
Kim Jin-hyo, principal of Yongsan High School, explained the purpose of the event, saying, "The type capsule sealing ceremony is a special record of sending thoughts and resolutions of this moment to the future for Yongsan High School students, who will mark the 100th anniversary of independence in 2045, while reflecting on the historical value of the independence movement in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of liberation from Japan's colonial rule. It is also a space for voices and memories of all of us, not individuals. Above all, we believe that we will share historical values between generations and provide opportunities for self-reflection." The time capsule encapsulation ceremony was held with the voluntary and active participation of the Yongsan High School community, including the current students. Principal Kim said, `Through the school community's sharing of opinions on what to fill the time capsule with, the history department wrote a 2045 article reflecting on the meaning of August 15 liberation, the art department produced a badge to commemorate liberation, and the student council selected meaningful contents as a curriculum-related program, and the alumni choir shone the event. Students who could not attend the event were together on TV monitors in the classroom, and it was even more meaningful because the Yongsan High School community was united." Then "Today's seal is not the end, but the beginning. On the day of reopening the capsule in 2045, I hope everyone can confidently say 'Yongsan High has not forgotten the past, has lit up the future with wider freedom and deeper solidarity'
The time capsule, which was produced and enclosed by students of Yongsan High School in Seoul for juniors in 2045, which will mark the 100th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, contains records such as the Declaration of Independence during the March 1 Independence Movement in 1919, the 70th anniversary video of Yongsan High School's opening, the regular general meeting of Yongsan High School alumni, the video of the Korean War veterans' memorial unveiling ceremony, USB of school life produced by the student council, photos taken by students, OMR cards, computer sign pens and Sharp for the CSAT, and other items that record the current educational environment and life.
In the field of public education buried in entrance examination education, attempts to inherit the spirit and value of liberation and create historical momentum connecting the present, past, and future are also very meaningful in terms of whole-person education. Chung Geun-sik, superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, who attended the event 'Time Capsule' held a ceremony for Seoul's student soldiers in October 1950 during the Korean War. During the April 19 Revolution in 1960, many Yongsan High School students participated to defend democracy. A school with a spirit of patriotism that has a special meaning in the history of education in Korea. He praised a public high school in Seoul for planning a special event to honor the spirit of liberation. "Today's encapsulation of time capsules promises to pass on the spirit of freedom, responsibility, conscience, and solidarity that Yongsan High School has cherished to the future."Today's voice will be delivered to juniors on the 100th anniversary of liberation in 20 years."
Wie Jeong-chan, president of Yongsan High School's student council, said "This time capsule encapsulation is an event like a bridge connecting the past, present, and future. I hope that our hearts will be fully conveyed to our juniors, who will mark the 100th anniversary of liberation in 2045 in 20 years, and that we can give hope and courage while reflecting on the sacrifices of our ancestors and the spirit of liberation."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
