광주 1970년대 컬러복원｜광주의 거리와 사람들 [Ep.2] | Gwangju, Korea in the 1970s | Colorized Historical Archive

The streets of Gwangju, Korea in the 1970s—brought back to life through color. In this second chapter of our Gwangju archive series, we revisit another side of the city as it was over fifty years ago. From busy markets and quiet residential neighborhoods to expanding roads and riverside restoration projects, these rare historical photographs reveal moments of everyday life that have long disappeared from the modern city. Using original black-and-white archival photographs, each scene has been carefully restored with AI Color Restoration, AI Upscaling, and subtle AI Motion to recreate the atmosphere of 1970s Gwangju while preserving the historical integrity of the original records. Walk through the city's traditional markets, witness the Saemaeul Movement, explore Gwangju Stream before its transformation, and experience the streets, bus terminals, schools, and communities that shaped everyday life in Korea during a period of rapid change. Many of the places featured in this film have since been rebuilt, redeveloped, or disappeared entirely, making these restored archives a rare window into the history of Gwangju. ▶ Watch Gwangju in the 1970s | Episode 1    • 1970년대 광주의 거리와 사람들｜컬러로 되살아난 기록｜Life in Gwa...   ※ This video is an archival restoration project created from authentic historical photographs. All AI Color Restoration, AI Upscaling, and AI Motion work has been carefully produced while respecting the historical value and original context of each photograph. Every restoration featured in this video was created by "Coloring Memories." If you enjoy preserving historical archives through modern technology, please consider liking this video and subscribing to support future restoration projects. ──────────────── [ Timeline ] 00:01 Introduction 00:17 Chonnam National University Hospital, Dongmun-ro, Jebong-ro, Sinan-dong 01:05 City panorama 01:22 Provincial Government Plaza, students, Dongun-dong 02:07 Jiwon-dong, Uchi-dong, Bangrim-dong, Sochon-dong 03:06 Traditional markets 03:41 Namgye Village, Jangnok Bridge, Industrial Complex, Nammun-ro 05:00 Gwangju Stream, Junghung-dong, Chonnam National University ──────────────── [ Photo Credits ] The historical photographs featured in this video are licensed under CC BY Type 1 and provided by the Gwangju Metropolitan City Audiovisual Archive. They have been used in accordance with the required attribution and copyright conditions. The original photographs have been respectfully enhanced using AI technology to restore color, improve image quality, and recreate subtle motion while preserving their historical significance. Original Provider Gwangju Metropolitan City Source Audiovisual Archive www.gwangju.go.kr/gjarchive #KoreanHistory #HistoricalArchive #ColorizedHistory #VintageKorea #Gwangju #HistoricalPhotos #Documentary #SouthKorea #1970s #ColoringMemories