SEOUL, April 5 (Korea Bizwire) — So-called ‘Korean Streets’ located throughout Indonesia are gaining popularity among local residents, offering locals a chance to visit Korean traditional homes and try on traditional clothes.
Korean residents point out, however, that these streets are not as authentically Korean as some might think, as they also feature the partial depiction of Japanese or Chinese traditions.
As the coronavirus continues to prevent them from travelling abroad, more Indonesians are reportedly visiting Kampung Korea, or ‘Korean Villages’, set up inside the country.
These Kampungs are mostly located on Java Island, where the country’s capital, Jakarta, is located.
On December 20, a Kampung Korea opened up in Kaduengang, Banten where visitors pay 5,000 rupiah (US$0.35) to enter the village. Visitors can take photos against Korean-style backdrops, and try on hanbok, Korean traditional clothes.
Visitors can enjoy taking photos with colorful banners and signs inscribed with Korean writing.
The problem is that most of these villages are also decorated with Japanese traditional umbrellas and cherry blossoms with Chinese red lanterns hanging on buildings.
In addition, many signs depict undecipherable Korean words or are grammatically incorrect, leading many to call upon the Korean embassy to step up and take corrective measures to better address Indonesian demand for Korean culture.
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