[Provided by Gyeonguk National University]
[Provided by Gyeonguk National University]

Gyeonguk National University has concluded a glocal national land march in which participants explored independence movement and patriotic heritage sites across North Gyeongsang Province, reflecting on the region's historical and cultural values.

The university announced Wednesday that 30 enrolled students took part in the "Glocal National Land March for Carrying on the Spirit of Patriotism and Seonbi and Promoting Mental Wellness," held over four days from Thursday to Sunday.

The university's student support office organized the event in collaboration with the K-ER Collaboration Center and the North Gyeongsang Province Patriots and Veterans Foundation. It was designed to pass on the region's history of righteous-army movements and the independence struggle, along with the seonbi spirit, to the next generation, while also strengthening students' mental resilience.

Participants walked roughly 50 kilometers across Andong, Yeongdeok and other parts of North Gyeongsang Province, visiting major historical sites including Ocheon-ri Gunja Village, Dosan Seowon, the Nam Ja-hyeon Independence Activist History Park, the Jangsa Amphibious Operation Victory Memorial Hall and Imcheonggak. Every student completed the full course without dropping out, deepening their understanding of the spirit of patriotism and the seonbi tradition.

Students formed teams of three to four and produced digital content capturing their experiences and impressions along the route. Outstanding works will be selected at a results-sharing event and video contest scheduled for Nov. 20.

President Jeong Tae-ju said the march was a meaningful occasion in which students completed the 50-kilometer journey without a single dropout, gaining a firsthand understanding of the true spirit of patriotism and the seonbi tradition. "We will fulfill our public responsibility to carry on the region's historical and cultural values and help young people grow into future leaders who take pride in their community," Jeong said.


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