BTS RM Donates 100 Million Won for 2 Consecutive Years "Please Use It for the Preservation and Restoration of Korean Cultural Heritage Abroad"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] RM (real name Kim Namjoon), leader of the group BTS, donated 100 million won for the second consecutive year, asking for it to be used for the preservation and restoration of Korean cultural heritage overseas.

According to the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, RM recently donated 100 million won to the foundation, requesting it be used for the preservation, restoration, and utilization of overseas cultural heritage.

This year's donation will be used to produce a catalog introducing Korean paintings. RM reportedly requested that it be used "to promote the beauty of Korean paintings worldwide." The foundation plans to begin producing a catalog of "masterpieces of Korean paintings" scattered across major overseas museums and art galleries, following a selection process conducted by experts in the field of painting.

This donation revealed that RM had also donated last year. At that time, the donation was used for the preservation treatment of Joseon Dynasty ceremonial robes held by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the United States. The ceremonial robes were grand ceremonial attire worn by princesses or royal daughters during royal weddings in the Joseon Dynasty, and were also used as formal wedding attire for brides in the private sector. The ceremonial robes held by the county museum are embroidered with various patterns on silk in a luxurious manner and are evaluated to have great cultural heritage value due to their well-preserved condition. Currently, there are about 40 ceremonial robes remaining, including about 30 in Korea and about 10 overseas.

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