"Watch Your Daughter" Chinese Netizens Also Launch Malicious Comment Attacks on Seo Kyung-duk

Seogyeongdeok "Lunar New Year is not a holiday exclusive to China"

Professor Seokyung Deok of Sungshin Women's University recently pointed out the issue of the term 'Jungguk Seol (Chinese New Year)' and revealed that he received a flood of malicious comments from Chinese netizens.

On the 24th, Professor Seo stated on his Facebook, "I blocked thousands of Chinese netizen accounts throughout the morning," adding, "Of course, I couldn't read all the comments, but they say that I am the main culprit damaging Chinese culture and history."

Professor Seokyung Deok, Sungshin Women's University.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

He continued, "They say I caused a worldwide uproar by insisting that the term should be 'Lunar New Year' instead of 'Chinese New Year,' and that I am the one who claims the origins of kimchi and hanbok are Chinese while loudly proclaiming them as Korean traditional culture worldwide," adding, "It is truly pitiful that I am their biggest enemy."

Professor Seo sarcastically remarked, "Apparently, my consistent activities are very frightening to the Chinese side. I don't know how to respond to such recognition."

He also criticized, "There is a line that everyone must not cross, but many Chinese netizens have crossed the line," saying, "'Can I sleep with your mother?', 'I won't leave your daughter alone'?no matter how much they hate me, attacking my family is worse than animal behavior."

Furthermore, he warned, "I sincerely hope that Chinese netizens reading this post and those who translate it into Chinese and spread it on Chinese SNS will come to their senses."

In conclusion, he said, "I will continue to actively carry out a global campaign against the distortion of Chinese history and culture," ending his statement.

Earlier, on the 19th, Professor Seo pointed out the misuse of the term 'Jungguk Seol' used worldwide, stating, "'Lunar New Year' is not a holiday exclusive to China but is celebrated by various Asian countries such as Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, so it is correct to change it to 'Lunar New Year.'"

In particular, Professor Seo recently criticized the British Museum. On the 20th, the British Museum held an event titled 'Celebrating Seollal 설맞이' featuring traditional Korean performances and used the promotional phrase 'Korean Lunar New Year (한국 음력 설),' which led to comment attacks from Chinese netizens.

Afterward, the British Museum deleted the post and on the 22nd posted a picture of a Qing Dynasty Chinese woman holding a rabbit with the hashtag 'Chinese New Year (중국 설).' Professor Seo pointed out, "The British Museum surrendered to the indiscriminate attacks of Chinese netizens," calling it "an honestly shameful measure."