National power, North Korea's Taekwondo is likely to be registered as a human heritage, "Is North Korea paying attention to culture?"

On the 7th, the People Power Party criticized the fact that Taekwondo, the national sport, was virtually likely to be registered as 'North Korea's traditional martial art' in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, saying, "What on earth has the government done that only looked at it?"

Spokesperson Ham In-kyung criticized the issue in a comment that day, saying, "Do we have to look at North Korea's opinions when it comes to protecting South Korea's cultural heritage?"

Spokesperson Ham said, "What is even more surprising is the response of the National Heritage Administration," and pointed out, "Ahead of the announcement of the review results, a private group requested UNESCO to deliver an official document explaining the justification for the joint registration of Taekwondo between South and North Korea. However, the National Heritage Administration responded that it had sent it, but the organization is claiming that it was not actually delivered."

He continued, “If it is true, it goes beyond simple negligence of duty and is an act of deceiving the public,” and demanded, “The National Heritage Administration must clearly disclose whether and under what circumstances an official document was sent.”

Furthermore, he emphasized, "The government must clearly explain to the international community the Republic of Korea's position on the history and legitimacy of Taekwondo," and added, "The government, which failed to even properly protect the national flag of the Republic of Korea, must be held accountable to the public for its irresponsibility and incompetence."