On June 26, the South Korean government unveiled an official logo for the 150th anniversary of Kim Gu's birth, designed for consistent use in domestic and international commemorative events.
The logo features a portrait of Kim Gu, the Hangul characters for '김구', and the number '150', effectively conveying the significance of the anniversary. Both Hangul and English versions of the logo were developed to enhance its usability worldwide.
The logo incorporates the slogan 'My Wish, Culture of Peace,' which was established by the National Veterans Affairs Commission under the Prime Minister in April. This slogan reflects the core values of Baekbeom's ideology. Notably, 'Culture of Peace' is a phrase found in Kim Gu's writings and aligns with UNESCO's values of 'peace and culture.'
The primary color of the logo is UNESCO blue. It was designed to harmonize with the UNESCO logo and can also be adapted in black and white for various media and purposes.
The government is pursuing key commemorative projects under three main themes: 'Re-evaluation of Values,' 'Unity and Solidarity,' and 'Memory and Legacy.' These initiatives include academic conferences, cultural weeks, and commemorative ceremonies. The logo will be used in related events and promotional materials. Additionally, a dedicated page on the comprehensive veterans culture portal will provide information about the slogan, logo, and major commemorative projects, which will be updated as the initiatives progress.
The government plans to collaborate with private experts, the Korean Liberation Association, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, and the Baekbeom Kim Gu Memorial Project Association to ensure the successful execution of the commemorative projects.
Meanwhile, UNESCO officially designated 2026 as the 'Year of Commemoration for the 150th Anniversary of Kim Gu's Birth' during its 43rd General Conference in 2025, affirming that Kim Gu's peace ideology represents universal values that should be shared globally.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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