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Giant South Korean flag unfurled on Dokdo pier ahead of drone show
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Giant South Korean flag unfurled on Dokdo pier ahead of drone show

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A large-scale South Korean flag was unfurled on a pier in Dokdo.
  • The event was organized by Professor Seo Kyung-duk with 70 citizens to promote Korean territory.
  • Future plans include a drone show over Dokdo to further publicize its status as Korean land.

A massive South Korean flag, measuring 30 meters by 20 meters, was unfurled on the pier of Dongdo in Dokdo on June 28. The initiative, led by Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, involved 70 citizens and was part of a 'Korea History Tour - Dokdo' program. The flag was funded by the participants, adding to its significance.

Photos of this flag performance are circulating widely on social media, both domestically and internationally. Professor Seo plans to create multilingual videos to inform global netizens that 'Dokdo is Korean land.' He recalled a similar event ten years ago where a large flag was floated in the sea between Dongdo and Seodo, which garnered significant attention.

What remains is a 'giant Taegeukgi drone show' that will unfold in the skies of Dokdo.

โ€” Seo Kyung-dukProfessor Seo Kyung-duk discussing future plans for Dokdo promotion.

"What remains is a 'giant Taegeukgi drone show' that will unfold in the skies of Dokdo," Seo stated. He added that they will continue to promote Dokdo as Korean territory through cultural content, following performances on land, sea, and air.

We will continue to promote Dokdo as Korean territory through cultural content, following performances on land, sea, and air.

โ€” Seo Kyung-dukProfessor Seo Kyung-duk outlining ongoing efforts to publicize Dokdo's status.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.