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May 18 Memorial Foundation to Host Joint Academic Conference with Chosun University’s Institute for Democracy and Peace

The May 18 Memorial Foundation and the Chosun University Institute for Democracy and Peace are pleased to announce a joint academic conference, as detailed below.

[Event Overview]

• Event Name: May 18 and Far-Right Politics: The History of Truth Distortion and Value Erosion, and Counter-Discourses
• Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 | 13:00 – 18:30
• Venue: Common Seminar Room, College of Law and Social Sciences, Chosun University
• Co-organizers: May 18 Memorial Foundation, Chosun University Institute for Democracy and Peace, Sogang University Institute for Contemporary Politics, Korean Election Studies Association (KESA)

This conference aims to examine the deepening trends of distortion and defamation surrounding the May 18 Democratization Movement and to shed light on specific aspects of democratic counter-discourses. It will offer an in-depth analysis and discussion on the socio-political implications of the discourse surrounding May 18.

With the participation of the Sogang University Institute for Contemporary Politics and the Korean Election Studies Association as co-organizers, researchers from various disciplines—including political science, media studies, literature, and history—will cover a wide range of topics. These include the historical origins of May 18 distortion, its links to extremist politics, and the expansion patterns of right-wing political discourse.

[Purpose of the Event] Moving beyond a simple analysis of historical events, this conference will serve as a platform for the intellectual community to formulate concrete response strategies on how to illuminate and interpret May 18 within the process of realizing the values of democracy and human rights.

We look forward to your interest and participation.