Tusa Hoebo News
Pak Yong-jun Tusa Hoebo Font
The Writing That Holds the Truth, Tusa Hoebo Font
Tusa Hoebo News, Speaking the Truth
Tusa Hoebo News Handwritten and Duplicated by Late Pak Yong-jun
Tusa Hoebo News was an alternative press that informed the citizens of Gwangju with the truth during the strict media control of the May 18 Democratic Uprising in May 1980. The production of Tusa Hoebo News was led by the instructors and students of Deulbul Night School, a labor night school at the time. It was duplicated on both sides of 16-fold newsprint and produced in a total of 10 issues from May 21 to 26, 1980. Unfortunately, the 10th issue was not distributed and was completely collected and destroyed by the martial law forces. Tusa Hoebo News, which contained information such as the damage situation, assembly times, and citizen action guidelines, was the only source of accurate information for the citizens. It held significant value as a medium that enabled citizens to create a voluntary Gwangju community in uncertain times.
Pak Yong-jun, Facing the Darkness of the Era with His Whole Body
- Portrait of Late Pak Yong-jun (During Student Years)
- Late Pak Yong-jun During His Time at Gwangju YWCA Credit Union
Pak Yong-jun, who was a secretary at Gwangju YWCA Credit Union at the time, pursued truth and justice with a relentless passion for learning and aimed to practice neighborly love based on Christian spirit. When the May 18 Democratic Uprising broke out in May 1980, Pak Yong-jun, a special instructor at Deulbul Night School, participated in the production of Tusahoe News along with other instructors and students. Pak Yong-jun was responsible for the handwriting work of Tusahoe News due to his dedication and excellent handwriting. He understood that producing Tusahoe News was as valuable as taking up arms. However, on May 27, 1980, he was shot by martial law forces at Gwangju YWCA, dying a righteous death while defending Gwangju.
Life of Pak Yong-jun
- Born on July 9, 1956
- Entered Gwangju Yeongsinwon on July 15, 1956
- Entered Mudeung Orphanage (now Mudeung Childcare Center) on April 28, 1964
- Graduated from Seoseok Elementary School in February 1968
- Entered Sungil Middle School in March 1968
- Entered the night division of Sungil Industrial High School (now Sungil High School) in March 1972
- Joined Gwangju YWCA Credit Union on November 14, 1973
- Graduated from Gwangju Sungil Industrial High School in January 1975
- Acted as a special instructor at Deulbul Night School and planned community development projects with Kim Young-chul after taking over Gwangcheon (Samhwa) Credit Union in July 1978
- Responsible for handwriting Tusa Hoebo News during the May 18 Democratic Uprising in May 1980
- Shot and killed by martial law forces at the window of the second floor of Gwangju YWCA on May 27, 1980 (aged 25)
- Buried at the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery in 1997 (Grave No. 2-38)
Writing May with Pak Yong-jun's Tusahoe Font
Pak Yong-jun Tusa Hoebo Font
After 41 years since the first Tusahoe News was created on May 21, 1980, Pak Yong-jun's handwriting has been revived in digital form. The Gwangju Public Policy Platform, Gwangju YWCA, Deulbul Martyrs Memorial Association, and the May 18 Memorial Foundation have created a digital font of the handwriting of the late Pak Yong-jun, who participated in the production of Tusahoe News during the May 18 Democratic Uprising, and are distributing it for free. The funds for the font production were raised through public donations, similar to how the Tusa Hoebo News was meticulously handwritten and duplicated. Although many participated in the handwriting of Tusa Hoebo News, the existing materials prominently feature Pak Yong-jun's handwriting. The Pak Yong-jun Tusa Hoebo Font embodies the spirit of Gwangju that he strived to convey through his painstakingly written bulletins. The font allows us to recall the memories of that day.
Download Pak Yong-jun Tusahoe Font(OpenType Font (OTF)) Download Pak Yong-jun Tusa Hoebo Font(TrueType Font (TTF))
How to Download Pak Yong-jun Tusahoe Font
- 1. Download the font file (choose otf for high resolution, ttf for low resolution)
- 2. Go to Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts
- 3. Move the downloaded file to 'Fonts'
- 4. Ready to use
Precautions for Use
- "Pak Yong-jun Tusa Hoebo Font" is provided free of charge to users and can be used for commercial purposes.
- The copyright of the font belongs to the Gwangju Public Policy Platform, Gwangju YWCA, and the Deulbul Martyrs Memorial Association. "Pak Yong-jun Tusahoe Font" cannot be sold or transferred for a fee, and can only be downloaded and used from the distribution site.
- Embedding and redistribution are prohibited. Please contact us if necessary.
- Inquiries about font usage: Gwangju Public Policy Platform 062-514-2030