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Kim Jang-hoon and Seo Kyung-duk release video on people who protected Dokdo
Singer Kim Jang-hoon and professor Seo Kyung-duk released a video about people who have protected Dokdo, an island at the center of the story.
The four-minute video is in Korean and English and was made with the Gyeongbuk Cultural Foundation’s Content Promotion Center ahead of Dokdo Day on Oct.
25.
It begins with the story of An Yong-bok, a figure from the Joseon era, and describes the Dokdo Volunteer Defense Corps’ activities in the 1950s.
It also features residents who lived on the island and people who protect or support it today, including coast guard officers and rescue workers.
A character from the Netflix release “Gangchi Island” appears to help children understand the story.
Dokdo Day marks a 1900 decree by Emperor Gojong that described Dokdo as an island attached to Ulleungdo; a civic group proposed the observance in 2000.
Singer Kim Jang-hoon and professor Seo Kyung-duk released a video about people who have protected Dokdo.
The four-minute video was made with the Gyeongbuk Culture and Tourism Organization’s Content Promotion Center.
It is available in Korean and English and was released ahead of Dokdo Day on October 25.
The video covers figures and residents from earlier periods as well as people currently serving on the island.
It features characters from the Netflix title “Gangchi Island” to help children understand the story.
- Who
- Singer Kim Jang-hoon and professor Seo Kyung-duk made the video with the Gyeongbuk Culture and Tourism Organization’s Content Promotion Center.
- What
- They released a four-minute video about people who have protected Dokdo.
- When
- It was released on October 23, ahead of Dokdo Day on October 25.
- Where
- The video is about Dokdo and was released in Korean and English.
- Why
- It tells the stories of people who have protected Dokdo and aims to be accessible to children.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The video was reported as released, according to Seo’s social media account.
Dokdo Day is observed, marking the date in 1900 when Emperor Gojong’s decree identified Dokdo as an island attached to Ulleungdo.
- Length
- 4 minutes
- Languages
- Korean and English
- Historical figures
- Ahn Yong-bok and members of the Dokdo Volunteer Guard
- Current personnel
- Dokdo management office, Dokdo guards, lighthouse staff, coast guard and 119 rescue and emergency workers
- Release timing
- Ahead of Dokdo Day on October 25
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What people are saying
I am glad to convey in my voice the stories of people who have protected Dokdo up to now
I hope many people in Korea and abroad will watch it