"Korean Community Succeeds"... Australian War Memorial Removes "Chinese-Style Clothing" in Front of Taegeukgi

Australian Memorial Removes "Chinese-style Clothing" After Protests from Korean Community
Professor Seo Kyungduk: "A Big Round of Applause for the Korean Community in Australia"

The Australian War Memorial, which became embroiled in controversy after introducing Chinese-style clothing as "Korean traditional attire," has ultimately removed the exhibit in question.

On May 29, Professor Seo Kyungduk of Sungshin Women's University announced the removal of the exhibit through his social networking service (SNS) account, stating, "I learned about this thanks to many Korean netizens living in Australia who reported it. It is truly fortunate news."

The Australian War Memorial currently after the removal and in the past (left) when the Taegeukgi and Chinese-style clothing were exhibited together. Photo by Seokyoung Deok Professor Facebook

Professor Seo explained, "After the issue was raised, the memorial acknowledged the error in labeling the clothing as Korean traditional attire and corrected the description. The exhibit was removed thanks to continued protests from the Canberra Korean Association, the Korean community, and international students."

He added, "Even if the description had been corrected, placing Chinese-style clothing in front of the Taegeukgi would inevitably lead foreign visitors to misunderstand. Given that China has recently been making unfounded claims that Hanbok originated from its own culture, this was a very appropriate measure." He went on to say, "I give a big round of applause to the Korean community in Australia for their efforts, and I urge everyone to report any errors related to Korea found in museums or exhibition halls in other countries at any time."

Meanwhile, China has been claiming that Hanbok is a Chinese traditional costume for several years. In addition, there have been assertions that kimchi, budaejjigae, and bibimbap originated in China. Most recently, controversy arose when China claimed that the Korean traditional fan dance is part of its own culture. Chinese netizens have been continuously making unfounded accusations that "Korea is stealing Chinese culture."

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