Seo Kyung-duk, Song Hye-kyo donate Korean history guide for Washington D.C.

Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, in collaboration with actress Song Hye-kyo, is set to donate Korean history guides focused on the Washington D.C. area. This initiative is timed for June, designated as 'Month of Patriots and Veterans' in South Korea.

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Many tourists have sent us messages saying they completed their historical tours well with the guidebooks.

Professor Seo announced on social media that the guides have been meticulously prepared and are nearing completion. He noted the positive feedback received from tourists who have used similar guides for their historical explorations. Many visitors have shared how the guides helped them plan their trips and deepen their understanding of historical sites, with many utilizing the online version available on the 'Our History Stories Encountered Abroad' website.

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We are also receiving many feedbacks that people planned their trips online first through the website 'Our History Stories Encountered Abroad' and then visited the historical sites.

The Washington D.C. edition of the guide is currently in its final design stages. Professor Seo plans to deliver the guides to donation points in the region within the month. Simultaneously, the content will be made available online to ensure broader accessibility for tourists planning their visits. Professor Seo expressed concern over the preservation status of Korean historical sites located overseas, emphasizing the importance of active engagement and interest from the public to prevent neglect and ensure their upkeep for future generations.

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The preservation status of Korean historical sites remaining overseas is not very good. If we ourselves do not visit frequently and pay attention, and let them be neglected, then for the next generation...