Song Hye Kyo’s Donation in Netherlands ‘Not True’ Says University Professor
A university professor claimed that Song Hye Kyo's donation in the Netherlands was "not true."
After the success of her revenge K-drama "The Glory" season 2, the Hallyu star once again made headlines after an online post claimed that the South Korean beauty participated in the expansion of the Yi Jun Peace Museum.
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One of the tourist attractions in the Hague, Netherlands, the landmark is owned by a Korean couple, who restored the property back to its original state, in collaboration with the Korean government, the municipality of The Hague, and the embassy.
Interestingly, the online post, titled "A Netherlands Building Bought With Song Hye Kyo's Money," claimed that the actress quietly sponsored the expansion of the museum after the couple "couldn't acquire the first floor due to a lack of money."
As the posts circulated in online communities, netizens praised the actress for her good deeds and activities relating to historical issues. Her action with the Yi Jun Peace Museum is not her first time participating in historical activities.
In March of 2022, Song Hye Kyo reportedly collaborated with University Professor Seo Kyung Duk as they introduced a multilingual video, titled "The Provisional Government's Mistress Jung Jeong Hwa."
In addition, she is also involved in various activities, including volunteer activities at dog centers.
Song Hye Kyo's Donation in Netherlands is 'Misunderstanding,' Says University Professor
Following the news regarding Song Hye Kyo's donation, University Professor Seo Kyung Duk took to social media to clear up the news regarding the Yi Jun Peace Museum.
As obtained by a media outlet, he called out the online post and pointed out that the information was "wrong," and posted an SNS update "to correct it."
The professor believed that the person shared the online post with "good intentions," but it was creating a "misunderstanding."
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He then recalled the incident and clarified the details pertaining to the allegation of a donation.
"Starting with donating large-scale decorative artwork and sculptures to the Yi Jun Peace Museum, Hye Kyo and I also donated Korean signs and information boards," he said, adding, "However, we did not separately donate funds to expand the first floor of the museum," he explained hoping that the information would not cause confusion among the public.
Known as a South Korean nationalist scholar and social activist, Professor Seo Kyung Duk is vocal about promoting Korean cultural heritage overseas.
Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo is among the Hallyu stars active in various movements and participate in different organizations. She is also using her platform to promote Korean culture on a global scale.
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Apart from her activities outside the entertainment industry, Song Hye Kyo will headline an interesting K-drama, "The Price of Confession," together with the equally-beautiful Han So Hee.
Due to the unexpected collaboration, fans are looking forward to seeing these South Korean beauties in one frame.
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