Field Trip for On-Site Investigation of Mount Baekdu

The Northeast Asian History Foundation conducted an on-site investigation of Mount Baekdu (Changbai Mountain) and its surrounding areas to monitor the local situation and understand the current conditions following China's designation of Mount Baekdu as a UNESCO Global Geopark. The investigation team included President Park Jihang, Director of the Korea-China Research Institute Lee Seong-jae, Director of Education and Public Relations Chung Young-mi, and researchers Kim Hyun-chul, Moon Sang-myeoung, and Wee Ka-ya.

The foundation examined various aspects during this investigation, including the management status of Mount Baekdu, the situation of nearby tourist attractions, the management of historical sites related to Goguryeo and Balhae after COVID-19, changes in the Korean-Chinese community, and China's policies on ethnic minorities. The findings from this investigation are expected to serve as critical data for the foundation's policy formulation and decision-making. 

The tourism development of Baekdu Mountain is rapidly progressing.This is a view of Baekdu Mountain's Cheonji taken from the circular marked area in the upper right corner.

The birthplace of Yoon Dong-ju in Longjing City is a historical site. It introduces Yoon Dong-ju as a "famous poet of the Korean ethnic minority in China."

Yoon Dong-ju's grave. There is a tombstone, but it is in need of maintenance.

The appearance of store signs in Duna (a place) - previously, they were written in Korean and Chinese in that order, but now they are changing to Chinese and then Korean. Many signs are only written in Chinese.

The spread of the Chinese Dream fever - Everywhere you go, you can see red propaganda slogans aimed at promoting a sense of community among the Chinese people.

The ruins of Seogoseong (Western Ancient City) at the Balhae site in Helong City. It is fenced off and inaccessible.

The Yongdure Well ruins, the origin of Longjing [龙井 (Yongjeong)]. It is fenced off and inaccessible. The photo was taken from outside the fence. The same goes for other independence movement sites such as Cheongsanri and Bonghodong battlefields.