A special exhibition presenting the history of Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), which has developed and grown with the local community, will be held until the end of March in the JBNU Archives and History Museum, located on the first floor of the University Museum.

The JBNU Archives and History Museum (Director Hong Chan-seok) has prepared the JBNU history special exhibition 'Be With You, JBNU' with support from the National University Development Project to share the university's historical resources with the local community.

The exhibition displays rare, high-value materials that document the university's more than 70-year history alongside the local community. Visitors can encounter historical materials that capture the diverse roles of members of the JBNU community who led local democratization movements and contributed to social development.

In particular, models of the three on-campus buildings designated in 2019 by the Cultural Heritage Administration as registered cultural properties—the former Main Building, the former College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the former Library—allow visitors to view the university as it appeared in its early years. These buildings formed the core of the early campus and contain the university's history and the memories of the JBNU community. The exhibition reproduces their original appearance, emphasizing the architectural features that led to their designation as registered cultural properties.

Materials related to the late Lee Se-jong, the first victim of the May 18 Democratic Movement, are also on display, providing an opportunity to reflect on his dedication to democratization. In addition, student records from the 1960s, student ID cards, diplomas, graduation albums and other items recalling school days are exhibited, offering local residents a chance to feel nostalgic.

Meanwhile, the JBNU Archives and History Museum plans to continuously collect and preserve materials on the university's history and make them accessible to the local community, promoting exhibitions that foster harmony and communication between the university and local residents. It will also continue to uncover local historical and cultural content centered on the university's history and to sustain activities that allow both campus members and local residents to participate.