Lee Ji-hye's daughter in tears over 'Ghost Discipline' program ends… Korea Folk Village: "No operational suspension" [Full statement]

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As the Korea Folk Village has been embroiled in controversy over child abuse related to its so-called "ghost discipline" program, it announced the schedule for the end of its fall season festival.

On the 12th, the Korea Folk Village posted a notice titled "Notice on the End Schedule for the 2026 Fall Season Festival" through its official social media accounts.

The Korea Folk Village stated, "The 'Ghost Sabaa Ghost Play' at the Korea Folk Village fall season festival will end on November 15, 2026, according to the originally scheduled date."

It further emphasized, "Please be informed that this event is ending normally in accordance with the previously planned schedule, and does not constitute a separate early termination or operational suspension."

Adding to this, it stated, "While cherishing the special memories shared with the ghosts this fall, we look forward to welcoming you back next autumn with an even more enjoyable festival."

Previously, the Korea Folk Village had been embroiled in child abuse controversy over its so-called "ghost discipline" program, which recently gained attention on social media under the nickname "O Eun-young of Darkness."

The program involves actors dressed as ghosts pointing out children's bad habits and frightening them at the request of their parents. This has sparked reactions claiming it is effective for improving children's life habits, alongside criticism that the method of inducing excessive fear could constitute emotional abuse.

In particular, a video in which singer and broadcaster Lee Ji-hye experienced the program with her two daughters also drew attention.

On the 9th, a video titled "Why did Lee Ji-hye's daughter cry at the Korea Folk Village where she went to fix her habits? (Eodukshini, Ghost)" was released on the YouTube channel "Not Ugly Narcissist Sister."

At the time, Lee Ji-hye stated, "'O Eun-young of Darkness' is extremely hot on social media. I came to verify it because they said education would be accomplished in one go."

She continued, "There is controversy for and against. There are opinions saying discipline should or shouldn't be done this way, but I don't really know about going as far as trauma," adding, "I feel like you should let them taste it once."

Subsequently, Lee Ji-hye took her second daughter, Elly, to the "Eodukshini" dressed as a ghost, and Elly burst into tears, drawing attention.

After finishing the experience, Lee Ji-hye conveyed her honest feelings, saying, "I feel like if we do this, they will listen well for a while," while also noting, "It was pitiful seeing my child cry."

Meanwhile, as the child abuse controversy surrounding the "ghost discipline" program spread, complaints demanding an operational suspension were raised. In response, Yongin City, the local government with jurisdiction, decided to conduct an on-site inspection together with child-related experts and police.

Amidst this, the Korea Folk Village clearly stated that the fall season festival is ending according to the originally scheduled date, and that it is not an early termination or operational suspension.

Notice on the End Schedule for the 2026 Fall Season Festival

Hello. This is the Korea Folk Village.

The 'Ghost Sabaa Ghost Play' at the Korea Folk Village fall season festival will end on November 15, 2026 (Sunday), according to the originally scheduled date.

Please be informed that this event is ending normally in accordance with the previously planned schedule, and does not constitute a separate early termination or operational suspension.

While cherishing the special memories shared with the ghosts this fall, we look forward to welcoming you back next autumn with an even more enjoyable festival.

Thank you.

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