As Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung continues his state visit to China through January 7, cultural exchange takes center stage in cross-border relations. The historic city of Suzhou – a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art – recently welcomed ROK vlogger Kim Jeong Won, whose museum explorations reveal shared aesthetic values between Chinese and Korean cultures.
Kim's journey through Suzhou's cultural institutions showcases China's innovative approach to preserving history. At the Suzhou Museum, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, she observed how "classical garden elements converse with modern geometry" in exhibition spaces. The vlogger particularly noted the delicate presentation of Ming Dynasty artifacts, drawing parallels to preservation techniques at Seoul's National Museum of Korea.
Local interactions provided unexpected insights. During a tea ceremony demonstration, young Suzhou residents discussed with Kim how traditional Chinese "<span arial,=
