In response, ProfessorSeo Kyung Dukcriticized the mislabeling, calling it a serious mistake.
The controversy began on February 1st KST whenHan Jinresponded to a fans question on the Weverse platform.
Pao caiis a Chinese pickled vegetable dish that is distinct from kimchi.
China has been falsely claiming that kimchi originates from pao cai and insisting it is part of their culture.
Professor Seo emphasized,Given these circumstances, Han Jins choice of words was undeniably a mistake.
We must be more vigilant to prevent China from using such cases as leverage in cultural disputes.
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