South Korea's subway station recently caused a stir when the walls of the station were engraved with verses by the great Chinese Song Dynasty poet Xin Qiji. The discovery shocked and confused netizens, who gradually split their attitudes into two factions: one side saw it as a form of cultural exchange and respect, a symbol of friendship between China and South Korea, and the other side was wary of the political intentions that might lie behind it. For a while, discussions on this topic were in full swing on social media.
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In the past, when we think of Korea, we usually think of Korean dramas, K-pop, and food, but recently, an unexpected discovery has led us to re-examine the cultural context of Korea. According to the latest reports, the walls of South Korean subway stations are actually engraved with verses by the great Chinese Song Dynasty poet Xin Qiji, which has sparked speculation and controversy among many.
This phenomenon has aroused great concern among netizens. In the past, we may have thought of it as a friendly cultural heritage, a way to express the friendship between China and South Korea, but nowadays, people have a different attitude towards it. Some netizens said they were once proud of South Korea's respect for and Xi of Chinese culture, but now they are wary of its political intentions.
A poet in one country, a subway station in another
As one of the most famous patriotic poets of the Song Dynasty in China, Xin Qiji's poems embody profound historical heritage and national feelings. However, the inscription of the Chinese cultural giant on the walls of South Korean subway stations has raised questions from some. Is it a cultural exchange or is it an implicit political intention?
Is it a symbol of friendship or a political pole?
On the one hand, some people believe that it is a sign of cultural exchange between the two countries, a symbol of respect for Chinese culture and Xi learning. They believe that Koreans' appreciation of Xin Qiji's poetry is a supplement and expansion of their own culture. This symbol of friendship is the deep emotional bond between the two peoples.
On the other hand, however, some people are beginning to question whether there is a political intention behind this. With South Korea's rise in Asia, some have begun to worry that it is a means to borrow Chinese culture to increase its international influence. They believe that this may be a political uplift, a exploitation and misunderstanding of Chinese culture. After all, Xin's words and phrases represent the emotions and historical memories of the Chinese people, and if they are not correctly interpreted and understood, they may lead to misleading and confusion.
Pride or vigilance: the voices of netizens
This discovery sparked heated discussions among the majority of netizens. Some netizens said they were proud of South Korea's respect and Xi for Chinese culture. But now, they are becoming wary of the political dimension. They see it as an act reminiscent of cultural hegemony or political maneuver, and should not be seen simply as a symbol of friendly exchange.
However, there are also some netizens who insist that it is just a cultural exchange and an expression of friendship. They believe that we should not just reduce everything to politics, and that such initiatives should be understood with a more open and inclusive mind. After all, the spread and integration of cultures is a mutual process, and it is only through multifaceted exchanges and interactions that we can deepen our understanding of each other's cultures.
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The poems on the walls of South Korean subway stations have sparked heated discussions among netizens. This topic makes us rethink the cultural heritage and friendship between China and South Korea. Whether seen as a symbol of friendship or a political intention, this phenomenon raises questions about cultural diffusion and national image. Perhaps, we need to be more open, inclusive and rational in dealing with such phenomena, actively promote cultural exchanges, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
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