"Trivializing Historical Pain...
Mocking the Citizens of Gwangju"
A video filmed by a Chinese man imitating former President Jeon Du-hwan in Gwangju has sparked controversy, with Professor Seokyung Deok from Sungshin Women's University criticizing it as "truly outrageous."
A video of a Chinese person imitating former President Jeon Du-hwan in Gwangju sparked controversy. Professor Seo Kyung-duk SNS
On the 25th, Professor Seokyung Deok raised his voice on Facebook, saying, "This man posted a video titled 'Jeon Du-hwan has returned to Gwangju with heavy snow,' which is nothing short of mocking the citizens of Gwangju."
Previously, on social media, a controversy arose after a Chinese man filmed a video imitating former President Jeon Du-hwan in Gwangju.
Professor Seokyung Deok pointed out, "This man, dressed in a jumper and wearing military boots with his forehead fully exposed, waved a red stick in front of the National Gwangju Museum," adding, "I cannot understand how anyone could think of making a video that trivializes another country's historical pain."
He also mentioned the incident on the 11th when some fans of the Chinese professional football club Shandong Taishan displayed a photo of former President Jeon Du-hwan towards the away fans during a match against Gwangju FC.
Regarding this, Gwangju FC stated, "This act mocks and belittles not only Gwangju Metropolitan City but the entire Republic of Korea," demanding an official investigation and disciplinary action. In response, Shandong Taishan issued an apology statement saying, "The rude behavior of some spectators does not represent Shandong Taishan Football Club or Taishan fans," and "We deeply regret and apologize for the hurt caused to the Gwangju club and its fans."
Professor Seokyung Deok emphasized, "Chinese people must remember that such absurd actions will only isolate China."
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