걷고 보니 역사였네 / As I walked, I realized it was history.

Author Yang Gyu-heon began his career in local labor unions and grew into a labor activist. He served as chairman of the Korean Federation of Trade Unions (KFTU), and has since dedicated himself to the irregular workers' movement and working-class politics. He currently serves as the president of the Korean Workers' History Association (KWP), and has served as the executive director of the Baek Gi-wan Nonamegi Foundation since 2021. One easy way to understand a historical fact is to approach the event through the lens of a person. In this context, examining the life and perspective of Yang Gyu-heon offers a valuable opportunity to enter the solemn birthplace of the Korean Democratic Labor Union (KCTU), a place of lighthearted reflection.