Seventy-five years ago, the Northwest Youth League on Jeju Island armed themselves against Korea's division. Martial law led to a tragic campaign against these so-called rebels, resulting in 14,000 to 30,000 civilian deaths. My involvement in the Voices of History Camp allowed me to delve into this history, visiting sites of civilian casualties and graves from this period.

During my first trip to Jeju, I was informed by a local that the Northwest Youths were criminals. However, a professor later explained they were fighting against what they saw as the threat of Communism to their island and country.

Once more, I observe the division – the split in what is considered to be the truth. My experience at the camp taught me the importance of understanding different perspectives when objective truth is elusive. It's not about which version is "right," but about acknowledging multiple truths and finding the one that resonates most with me.