The 2024 "I Am Also an Independence Activist of Daegu" 1st Academy took place on September 7th at the Youth Dream Lab lecture room in Suseong-gu, Daegu. The event was hosted by the Independence Movement Spirit Succession Association (Representative Woo Dae-hyeon) and organized by Youth Dream Lab (CEO Lee Seung-hee), the Yeongho-nam Economic and Cultural Exchange Council (Chairman Lee Jin-ryeon), and the Global Leaders Club of Leaders Times (CEO Kim Won-hwon). The Academy session ran in two time slots: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with each session lasting approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Approximately 40 elementary, middle, and high school students, along with college student volunteers from the Daegu area, participated in the Academy. The event was moderated by Announcer Jeong Yeong-ju, Director of Youth Dream Lab. Participants listened to a lecture delivered by Professor Jeong In-yeol of Daegu Catholic University, titled "Daegu's Independence Movement and Independence Activists Martyred and Imprisoned in Daegu Prison." Following the lecture, the students engaged in hands-on activities, including "Creating My Own Independence Fighter Cup."
The Academy will continue its second session on September 21st, where students will visit the Gyeongbuk Independence Movement Memorial Hall in Andong. This session will offer various programs, such as a tour of the Independence Hall, an experience at Shinheung Military Academy, a historical quiz ("Golden Bell"), and a crafting event. These activities aim to deepen the students' understanding of the independence movement, particularly focusing on the contributions of Daegu and Gyeongbuk activists, both locally and abroad. The program is designed to foster historical awareness and honor the noble spirit of the patriotic ancestors.
Woo Dae-hyeon, the representative of the Independence Movement Spirit Succession Association, and Lee Seung-hee, CEO of Youth Dream Lab, emphasized the purpose of the Academy, stating, "We organized this event to inspire students and young people in Daegu by highlighting the sacrifices and patriotism of independence activists. Our hope is that participants will inherit the spirit of their ancestors and live diligently."
