Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day, the long march took place along the 290 kilometer route that the university’s founder walked for his independence movement.
Damkook University organized the long march through national lands which combines history and education.
Marking the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japanese rule, Dankook University organized a 290 kilometer long march for 10 days starting August 1 to provide students with an opportunity to foster the spirit of independence and patriotism.
This program consisted of 10 days of the long march and 7 days of history education on the independence movements. The participants received 2 credits after completion.
The participants of the long march walked the path that Beomjeong Chang Hyung, the founder of Dankook University, traveled for his independence movement. The participant students experienced various field trips which included history lectures and lessons on the patriotism campaign. The 290 kilometer long march began in Gwangju and was scheduled to progress to the Independence Hall in Cheonan via Jeongeup, Iksan, Nonsan and DaeJeon.
The participants walked 30 kilometers every day visiting historical sites and also had a special history lecture offered by history professor Sijun Han, who is recognized as an authority on the independence movements. The program was also funded by the Independence Commemoration Association and included various events such as performing a flash mob, making user-created contents and giving of the national flag to the public.
