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Professor Seokyung Deok of Sungshin Women's University, who promotes Korean history and culture, has warned people to be cautious as he is suffering from Instagram account impersonation.

Seokyungdeok, Professor at Sungshin Women's University.

On the 5th, Professor Seokyung Deok appealed through his social networking service (SNS) Instagram, saying, "These days, there are too many impersonation accounts. There were many before, but recently, there are too many accounts crossing the line."

He also said, "I even saw a direct message (DM) sent to our followers saying, 'Let's just hand over Dokdo to Japan,' which is absolutely outrageous."

He emphasized, "There are accounts requesting donations saying 'We are conducting sponsorships to promote Korea,' but I have never received money through a personal account."

Professor Seokyung Deok said, "Honestly, I'm not even a Hallyu star, so I don't know why 1 to 2 impersonation accounts are created every day," and urged, "Please do not be fooled, and always check that my account has the official Instagram 'blue badge'."

He added, "When you talk through DM, most of the Korean is very awkward," and joked, "I hope those who make impersonation accounts get caught by me just once on the street. Just once, really."

Instagram screen of Professor Seokyung Deok from Sungshin Women's University. [Photo by Seokyung Deok, Professor at Sungshin Women's University, Instagram capture]

Checking Professor Seokyung Deok's official Instagram, as he mentioned, there is a 'blue badge' next to his ID, and his Instagram follower count is about 116,000. When impersonation accounts approach, it is necessary to compare these details.

Meanwhile, on the 4th, Professor Seokyung Deok received a report that the kimchi labeling at a restaurant used by reporters at the Hangzhou Asian Games was incorrect, and he sent a protest email to the Asian Games organizing committee, actively working to correct Korean culture.

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