세계농민혁명 도시 한자리에… 정읍, ‘세계혁명도시 연대회의’로 동학의 세계사적 위상 높인다

The 'World Revolutionary City Alliance Conference,' led by Jeongeup City, marked its 4th year this year, solidifying its status as an international event. At the conference held at Jeongeup Yeonji Art Hall on the 10th, cities from around the world such as Germany, Japan, and Brazil came together to share the history of peasant uprisings and reevaluate their modern significance.

Germany's Muehlhausen participated for the 4th consecutive year, maintaining its central role in the alliance, while Japan's Shimabarashi and Brazil's Canudos participated for the first time, presenting their respective peasant revolution cases and attracting attention. The session continued to shed light on the universal values of modern peasant revolutions for freedom and equality, including examples of peasant resistance during the French Revolution.

Kwon Ui-seok, a professor at Soonchunhyang University who delivered the first presentation, evaluated the 'World Revolutionary City Alliance Conference' as "a stage for realizing the globalization of regional history and showing examples of historical solidarity for universal justice."

Following this, Dr. Antje Schloembs and Nancy Krueger, representing Muehlhausen, shared the city's historical tourism strategy under the theme of '1525, Year of Freedom' in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the German Peasants' War. They emphasized, "The concept of freedom shouted by the peasants at that time is even more urgent in today's era of environmental crisis and inequality."

Professor Peter McFee from Melburne University, who presented on the topic of French peasant resistance, vividly conveyed the value of freedom through the struggles of peasants during the French Revolution.

Discussing the Shimabara uprising case in Japan, Kazuko Goseki, a historian, stated, "The Shimabara uprising, which combined Christian persecution and peasant resistance, was brutally suppressed, but its spirit lives on to this day." Professor Choi Geum-jwa from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, who covered the Canudos uprising in Brazil, highlighted, "Canudos was a struggle for religious freedom and community protection, recorded as Brazil's largest civil war."

Mayor Lee Hak-soo of Jeongeup said, "Through this alliance conference, we have reaffirmed that the Donghak Peasant Revolution is a historical event that pursued universal human values," and expressed his intention to further develop this conference into a platform for globalization and elevate the status of Donghak.

Furthermore, during the parade that followed the event, a march featuring the attire of the German peasant army in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the German Peasants' War caught the eye. On the previous day, the 9th, Mayor Lee Hak-soo and foreign speakers visited the Hwangtohyeon Battlefield to pay tribute to General Jeon Bong-jun by laying wreaths, honoring the revolutionary spirit.

? Brief Summary:
The 'World Revolutionary City Alliance Conference' in Jeongeup City celebrated its 4th year, bringing together cities like Germany, Japan, and Brazil to discuss peasant uprisings and their modern significance.

?️ Natural Korean Translation:
전북 정읍시 주최로 열린 '세계 혁명도시 동맹 대회'가 올해 4번째로 개최되어 독일, 일본, 브라질 등 세계 각국의 도시들이 모여 농민 봉기의 역사와 현대적 의미를 공유하였습니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What was the theme of the 'World Revolutionary City Alliance Conference' in Jeongeup City?
'세계 혁명도시 동맹 대회'의 주제는 무엇이었나요?

2. Which city participated in the conference for the first time this year?
올해 처음으로 이 대회에 참가한 도시는 어디였나요?

3. What did Professor Peter McFee discuss during the conference?
피터 맥피 교수는 대회 중 무엇에 대해 논의했나요?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. alliance, 동맹, noun
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
서로 이익을 위해 형성된 연합 또는 협회, 특히 국가 또는 기관 간에.
The two countries formed an alliance to combat terrorism.
두 나라는 테러리즘을 대항하기 위해 동맹을 체결했다.

2. solidarity, 연대, noun
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
특히 공통의 이해 관계를 가진 개인들 사이의 단결 또는 감정 또는 행동의 합의; 그룹 내 상호 지원.
The community showed great solidarity in helping the victims of the natural disaster.
지역 사회는 자연재해 피해자들을 돕는 데 큰 연대를 보여주었다.

3. commemorate, 기념하다, verb
To honor the memory of (someone or something) with a ceremony or celebration.
(누군가 또는 무엇의) 기억을 의식 또는 축제로 존경하다.
They will commemorate the anniversary of the war with a special event.
그들은 전쟁 기념일을 특별 행사로 기념할 것이다.

4. elevate, 높이다, verb
To raise or lift (something) up to a higher position.
(무엇을) 높은 위치로 올리거나 들다.
The new manager hopes to elevate the company's reputation in the industry.
새로운 매니저는 회사의 명성을 산업 내에서 높이기를 희망한다.

5. tribute, 경의, noun
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
감사, 존경 또는 존경을 보이기 위해 의도된 행동, 진술 또는 선물.
The concert was a tribute to the legendary musician.
그 콘서트는 전설적인 음악가에 대한 경의였다.

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