Interviewer: Yuyeong Lee
Interviewee: Myoung-Pil Lee
Synopsis
The interviewee is MyoungPil Lee, born on January 27th,1969, and he is currently the founder and leader of the HERO history research organization. MyoungPil Lee passionately discussed his dedication to teaching Korean history and sharing it with Korean students. This interview focuses on the diverse perspectives regarding the reunification of the two Koreas, and he firmly supports the idea of reunification.
His support for reunification is rooted in Korea’s extensive historical background. With a history that spans over 5,000 years, the 70-year separation is viewed as abnormal by him. He highlights the contrast in social structures and generational perspectives as a significant factor influencing opinions on the reunification of the two Koreas. The difference in personality and worldview between the younger and older generations contributes to varying stances on this issue.
The interview was conducted via Zoom due to the geographical distance between the interviewer and the interviewee. The two initially crossed paths during the interviewer’s time in middle school as a member of the Shanghai Dream Volunteering Group, where MyoungPil Lee served as a tutor and mentor.
The interviewer, Yuyeong Lee, is a first-year student at Colby College with a keen interest in Computer Science and Finance.
Biography
Myoung-pil Lee, born on January 27, 1969, is a passionate advocate for Korean history education and the reunification of North and South Korea. As the founder of the HERO history research organization, he dedicates himself to teaching Korean history to students.
Lee firmly believes in the reunification of the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the abnormality of the 70-year separation in the context of Korea’s 5,000-year history. He highlights how societal changes and generational differences influence varying perspectives on reunification.
His commitment to history education extends beyond classrooms. Despite geographical barriers, he influenced Yuyeong Lee [the interviewer] during his middle school days in the Shanghai Dream Volunteering Group, where Myoung-pil Lee served as a tutor and mentor.
Mr. Lee’s insights during interviews, like this one with Yuyeong Lee, reflect his unwavering support for reunification and his efforts to bridge generational gaps in understanding Korea’s historical unity and its implications for the nation’s future. His influence resonates in shaping perceptions of Korean history and its potential unification.
Interview Recording