TO COLLECT, ARCHIVE, RESEARCH, AND EXHIBIT
Historical Research:
- Documentary Film
- Productions
- Publications
- Exhibitions
Our research is to document and preserve the fading away voices of Korean history, culture, and heritage ensuring their legacy for future generations. We recognize the urgency of capturing the experiences, stories, and perspectives of individuals who have lived through significant historical periods, as their voices hold invaluable insights that enrich our understanding of the past.
Our primary objective is to conduct meticulous research, focusing on oral history interviews and firsthand accounts, to document the diverse narratives that have shaped Korea’s history. We actively seek out individuals who have witnessed pivotal events, cultural shifts, and societal transformations, aiming to amplify their voices and give them the recognition they deserve.
Through empathetic and ethical research practices, we prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment for participants to share their personal stories. We approach each interview with respect, sensitivity, and a commitment to preserving the integrity of the narratives shared with us.
In addition to collecting oral histories, we employ various research methods to triangulate and corroborate the information gathered. This rigorous approach ensures the accuracy and reliability of our findings, enhancing their value for future research and scholarship.
We are dedicated to making these historical voices accessible to future generations and the broader public. Through digital archives, publications, exhibitions, and educational programs, we aim to bridge the gap between the past and the present, allowing individuals to connect with the lived experiences of those who came before them.
As an organization, we understand the importance of addressing the challenges faced by fading voices, such as language barriers, cultural shifts, and the passage of time. We collaborate with experts in linguistics, translation, and interpretation to ensure that these stories are accurately conveyed and effectively communicated across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
By documenting the fading away voice, Korean History Research seeks to foster a deep sense of empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the struggles, triumphs, and everyday lives of the people who have shaped Korea’s history. We believe that by hearing and honoring their stories, we can learn valuable lessons, gain new perspectives, and build a more inclusive and compassionate future.
Together, we embark on this journey of discovery, preservation, and dissemination, dedicated to safeguarding the fading away voice for the benefit of future generations.
5,200 Rare Photographs, 62 Books and Prints, 38 Films...
Preserving photographs is important. These photographs can help you trace your ancestry, remember significant moments and share your lives with others. Inspired by the Fading Away documentary produced in 2014, CARE Projects continues to collect and digitally restore these rare historical photographs and images of old Korea to be available for scholars, teachers, researchers, and students. We are currently working with both the East Asia library of Harvard and the University of Southern California by providing them with the collections and publications produced by CARE Projects.
Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
Why Documentary is important?
Documentary films are an in-depth and informative resource that provides a perfect platform to create dialogue. They serve as powerful tools that bring important topics to the table in a captivating way that also sparks conversation and sometimes even social movements. Character-driven, feature-length documentaries focused on the stories of real people put a human face on global issues that might otherwise seem distant or unrelatable. Hearing and seeing these real experiences through the dedicated work of documentary filmmakers helps us put ourselves in the shoes of others, building bridges of empathy in a world that desperately needs our engagement and compassion.
Documentary films tell important, often unknown stories and bring awareness to a wider audience; they are some of the best resources for information, inspiration, and entertainment. They have also become core elements and prompters of social issue campaigns.”
Documentaries give the average person access to crucial information about global, social, and political issues they might not otherwise be exposed to. For individuals, it’s important to constantly challenge their own perspectives and find inspiration to make the world around them a better place for everyone.