Lee Chan-won visits Geochang to view birth records before destruction

Singer Lee Chan-won traveled to the Geochang Branch of Changwon District Court to view his father's birth registration records, which are scheduled to be destroyed in approximately one and a half months. The 31-year-old singer is undertaking a journey to find his roots, which includes visiting his alma mater, Sunwon Elementary School, for the first time in 20 years.

Singer Lee Chan-won has begun a special journey to find his roots. Through his YouTube channel, he shared his daily life in Geochang, Gyeongsangnam-do, where he went to check his birth records before heading to his hometown of Daegu.

Reason for visiting the court: "Last chance before birth registration is destroyed"

Lee chose the Geochang Branch of Changwon District Court as the first destination of this journey. Visiting to view his birth registration, he explained, "Birth registration records are destroyed once you pass age 30," adding, "As of the recording date, there is about a month and a half left until they are destroyed, so I came to check personally." He explained that he visited Geochang to confirm the records of his father, who had registered his birth in Mari-myeon, Geochang County, Gyeongsangnam-do, for the purpose of his permanent domicile.

After passing through the Geochang-eup Office and the County Office to prepare documents to confirm the records, Lee quickly issued a basic certificate using a self-service kiosk. He shared a small reflection, saying, "I should have just issued it in front of my house." During this process, he reminisced about the past, noting that the cost of birth registration 30 years ago was 55,000 won.

Scenery of 'Changpowon Garden' recommended by Geochang County Office

As he was finishing his schedule in Geochang, Lee visited 'Changpowon Garden' upon the recommendation of an official from the Geochang County Office. Stopping there briefly before visiting his alma mater for the first time in 20 years, he noted the air and scents that are difficult to experience in urban areas. "There are airs and scents you cannot smell in Seoul or urban areas," he said, expressing satisfaction with the atmosphere of the botanical garden.

At Changpowon Garden, Lee viewed a flower and poetry exhibition and enjoyed the scenery set against the wetlands. "I like tree forests more than flowers," he said, showing himself finding relaxation away from a busy daily life while walking along the lush forest paths. He also shared information that May and June are the peak seasons when iris, lotus, and roses are in full bloom, mentioning the location as a place for family outings.

Visiting alma mater for the first time in 20 years, journey toward Daegu

Finding the unexpected schedule in Geochang to be a satisfying rest, Lee headed toward Daegu as his next destination. The core of this journey is Sunwon Elementary School, his alma mater, which he is visiting for the first time in 20 years. He expressed anticipation for the visit, stating, "Since I graduated when I was 13, I haven't visited my elementary school once in 20 years, even though I am now 31."

While Lee has previously introduced his high school and university through various broadcasts, he plans to spend time confirming his "roots" by visiting the elementary school that holds his earliest childhood memories. Having finished his journey in Geochang, he announced his upcoming full-scale exploration of his hometown, Daegu.

Source: original video (YouTube)