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The provided materials cover the historical lineage of Northern Ssireum, which boasts a history of over 1,500 years, and the efforts of the International Ssireum Federation (INSF) to preserve it.

This martial art, verified by Goguryeo murals and Joseon Dynasty literature, received global recognition for its value when it was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2018.

In particular, the process of uninterrupted transmission by Master Song Chang-ryeol, even amidst oppression during the Japanese colonial period, is emphasized as a key element supporting the authenticity of the heritage.

Currently, the INSF has restructured this into a modern educational curriculum and is systematically disseminating it through a global network spanning over 16 countries.

Practitioners are entrusted with a mission as cultural guardians who inherit traditional techniques and spirit, going beyond a mere sport.

As such, these materials comprehensively demonstrate how an ancient martial art continues as a living heritage within a modern institutional framework.

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