Wearing 'Hanfu' at Gyeongbokgung Palace... Crossing the Line with 'China Promotion'

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Controversy has arisen as Chinese influencers consecutively upload videos wearing their country's "Hanfu" at Gyeongbokgung Palace to promote Chinese culture. On TikTok, misinformation claiming that "Hanbok originated from Hanfu" has been posted, and foreigners are often mistaking Hanfu for Hanbok.
Through "On-Site Dispatch," we take a closer look at the extent of Chinese people's "Hanfu promotion" at Seoul's royal palaces, whether foreign tourists can distinguish between Hanbok and Hanfu, and what kind of responses are needed moving forward.

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