ABSTRACT This paper explores the potentials of and issues with managing Sorokdo as a dark tourism site themed with a combination of leprosy and a heritage reflecting colonialism. Based on on-site observations and interviews, this study identifies dark tourism elements in Sorokdo, perceptions of them, and their development. Then it discusses the consideration in developing Sorokdo as a dark tourism destination. The results show that a careful treatment of tourism elements and the residents is crucial. Understandings of different motivations of tourists and ethically sensitive interpretations, which would awaken awareness about leprosy and its dark historical facts, are suggested.

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Sorokdo是麻风病和殖民历史的结合黑暗旅游胜地

摘要本文探讨了将Sorokdo作为一个以麻风病和反映殖民主义的遗产为主题的黑暗旅游胜地的管理潜力和问题。根据现场观察和访谈，本研究确定了Sorokdo中的黑暗旅游元素，对其的感知及其发展。然后讨论了将索罗多发展为一个黑暗的旅游胜地的考虑。结果表明，认真对待旅游要素和居民至关重要。建议理解游客的不同动机和对道德的敏感解释，这将唤醒人们对麻风病及其黑暗历史事实的认识。