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The presidential National Unity Committee said on the 21st that Chair Lee Seok-yeon visited the National Museum of Korea and met with Director Yu Hong-jun.
The committee said the visit was arranged to reflect on the community value of cultural heritage and to explore a foundation for national unity in a rapidly changing society.
In his meeting with Yu, Lee said cultural heritage is not simply an artifact of the past but a “shared memory” that connects generations and social groups.
“When there is this kind of common foundation, social conflicts can also be adjusted in a healthy way,” Lee said.
Citing the museum’s recent performance, including 6.5 million visitors a year, Lee said it has become “a de facto venue for national unity and harmony, where people empathize and communicate through culture and history.” He added that he would continue working to expand a basis for unity “across culture and society as a whole.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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