[Photo] Excessive idolization of Park Chung-hee around the country

Posted on : 2016-10-23 09:21 KST Modified on : 2019-10-19 20:29 KST

Visitors watch a hyperdome video of images of former President Park Chung-hee (in office 1961-79), at the National Revival Center in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province (Park’s hometown), Oct. 12.

 still studying hard even though he had to work. The statue has been criticized as mimicking a similar statue of Ninomiya Sontoku
still studying hard even though he had to work. The statue has been criticized as mimicking a similar statue of Ninomiya Sontoku

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 North Gyeongsang Province is closed on Oct. 13
North Gyeongsang Province is closed on Oct. 13
 with no explanation for the closure. The centre may be dealing with financial shortfalls.
with no explanation for the closure. The centre may be dealing with financial shortfalls.
This statue in a city forest in Gumi
This statue in a city forest in Gumi
 North Gyeongsang Province depicts Park Chung-hee as a young boy
North Gyeongsang Province depicts Park Chung-hee as a young boy
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