Yangpyeong County to Hold International Academic Symposium on Oct. 29... Revisiting the Battle of Jipyeong-ri and Korea-France Friendship
Researchers from Korea and France, along with families of war veterans, to participate in symposium marking 140 years of diplomatic relations
Students from six schools in Korea and France to present plans for peace education exchanges
Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province (County Governor Jeon Jin-seon), will hold the 2nd Yangpyeong International Academic Symposium on October 29 at the main auditorium of the KOBACO Training Institute. The symposium will focus on “From Yangpyeong to the World: The Battle of Jipyeong-ri and 140 Years of Friendship Between Korea and France.”
Poster for the 2nd Yangpyeong International Academic Symposium. Provided by Yangpyeong County.
View original imageHeld to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the symposium will examine the historical significance of the Battle of Jipyeong-ri during the Korean War and reflect on the solidarity and friendship between the two countries forged through the war.
Participants will include Lee Geunse, a professor at Kookmin University and director of the Monclar Research Center; Laurent Quisefit, a Ph.D. in history from Sorbonne University in Paris; and Thierry Lozano, a Ph.D. in history and representative of the family of Captain Goupil. Roland Monclar, son of General Monclar, who commanded the French battalion, will also attend.
Drawing on French historical records and research, participants will examine the Battle of Jipyeong-ri and the historical ties between the two countries. They will share memories of the war through accounts from veterans and their families, and discuss ways to pass this historical legacy on to future generations.
Students from six schools in Korea and France will present their work on a peace education network. They will reflect on the significance of the Battle of Jipyeong-ri and explore ways for young people to carry forward the values of peace and solidarity.
The Battle of Jipyeong-ri, fought in February 1951, was one of the key battles in which United Nations forces halted the Chinese forces' offensive. The French battalion fought as part of the UN forces and contributed to the victory, making the battle a historic symbol of solidarity between Korea and France.
Yangpyeong County Governor Jeon Jin-seon said, “The Battle of Jipyeong-ri is a historic site where Korea and France built solidarity and friendship amid the pain of war, and a legacy of peace that we must remember together. Drawing on French historical records and research, we will shed new light on the battle and reflect on the roles and sacrifices of Korean veterans, which have not been sufficiently recognized.”
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He added, “I hope to pass the memories of the generation that experienced the war on to future generations and see young people from Korea and France learn together about the values of peace, solidarity, and international responsibility. Building on continued research and academic achievements, we will work to establish Yangpyeong International Peace Park and make Jipyeong-ri an international center for peace remembered by people around the world.”
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