TEHRAN – South Korean writer Gong Wonkuk, known as the “walking mythologist” in his country, plans to visit Iran and its historical sites during the Persian Myths Tour, which will be running from August 9 to 14.
The tour has been organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Iran, the embassy announced in a press release on Monday.
It is part of a global tour Gong has been on since early May 2012 in search of Eurasia’s famous myths. He has previously visited China, Turkey and several other countries.
Gong will be visiting the historical sites and monuments in Ahvaz, Kermanshah, Kashan, Yazd, Shiraz and several other tourist attractions during his Iranian tour. A number his compatriots are also scheduled to accompany him.
He is scheduled to give several lectures on the subjects relating to Persian myths and its influence in Asia.
Several interviews have also been arranged with some Iranian eminent scholars.
Gong will travel to India and other countries in the Central Asia and Southeast Asia during his global tour.
Gong plans to publish details of his cultural journey as a series of articles in JoongAng Daily, a major Korean newspaper.
In addition, he will publish a book summarizing his six-month global tour in a collection of 10 volumes entitled “Eurasian Myths”.
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