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National Museum of Korea director You Hong-june resigned Wednesday after controversy erupted over the museum displaying a calligraphic work from his private collection that was misattributed, with some reports noting it was by a pro-Japanese collaborator. He offered his resignation earlier in the day before it was accepted, according to Korean outlets covering the fallout.

Korean media framed the resignation as a direct consequence of the misattribution scandal, with the work's provenance from his own collection drawing sharp criticism. Reports emphasize the cultural sensitivity, as the piece's alleged pro-Japanese origins heightened public anger, though details on broader public reaction remain limited in today's coverage.