"Chinese Tourists Spotted at Gyeongbokgung"… Controversy Spreads

The first piece of news is.

"Taking photos in Hanfu at Gyeongbokgung."

The Hanfu mentioned here refers to traditional Chinese attire.

Recently, Chinese tourists wearing Chinese attire and taking photos around Gyeongbokgung Palace have been spotted one after another, sparking controversy.

A Chinese national is wearing a red-toned traditional Chinese outfit.

Looking at the photo on the left, you can see them standing on the Woldae of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women's University posted these photos on his social media, stating that he received tips from internet users.

Lately, photos and videos of people wearing Hanfu and shooting at Gyeongbokgung have been continuously uploaded to Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo and Xiaohongshu.

Professor Seo pointed out that while it is not a problem for Chinese tourists to wear their country's traditional clothing while traveling in other nations, if such content is circulated without explanations of the shooting location, users from other countries might mistakenly believe that Hanfu is Korean traditional attire.

He also added that Chinese influencers should possess global manners that respect the history and culture of other countries first.

(Photo courtesy of Professor Seo Kyoung-duk's social media)
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