Hanfu-Clad Influencers at Gyeongbokgung Spark Debate in Korea

Hanfu-clad influencers at Gyeongbokgung stir sensitivities in Korea

Social media posts showing Chinese influencers dressed in traditional Chinese attire known as hanfu at major historic sites in Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung, have sparked debate and sensitivity among some Koreans. In a recent viral Instagram video, a female Chinese model is seen walking through the palace, Gwanghwamun Square and the streets of Myeong-dong dressed in a bright orange hanfu. She also poses for photos with foreign tourists wearing hanbok, traditional Korean attire. The video drew c

By The Korea Herald