Anti-Chinese sentiment spreading in South Korea triggered by the Beijing Olympics Affects presidential election
The Beijing Olympics have led to widespread opposition to China in South Korea. What on earth···.
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“Many people dressed in traditional costumes visit the royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.”
Korean traditional costume “Chima jeogori”. It is causing controversy over the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. A woman wearing a chima jeogori that appeared as a minority in China. It is said that it is a costume of “Korean Chinese” that has the same cultural roots as South Korea and North Korea, but the opposition spread in South Korea, and the media criticized that “China claims Hanbok as its own”. I am reporting. “
Seoul citizen
“I don’t understand how to insist that Korean clothes are Chinese minority clothes.”
At this Olympics, South Korea is repulsing over the judgment of the competition. Skating short track. In the semi-finals, the Korean player finished in 1st place but was disqualified because he was forced to overtake, and the 2nd and 3rd place Chinese players were in the final. In another group, Korean players were disqualified and the Koreans missed the final. The result is a gold medal for a Chinese player.
Korean team leader Yoon
“We will take every possible measure to prevent this from happening once more once morest the injustice of the judgment.”
The Korean team has announced that it will file a lawsuit with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.The Chinese Embassy in Seoul is today …
Chinese Embassy in Seoul
“Some Korean media and politicians have aroused anti-Chinese sentiment and exacerbated the sentiment of the people of both countries.”
In fact, South Korea’s anti-Chinese feelings that had been smoldering before the tournament. In a recent survey of credible countries, China was at the bottom. Public opinion trends are also affecting the upcoming presidential election. Candidate Lee Jae-myung of the ruling party.At the debate, Yoon Seok-you, the largest opposition party, who appealed for the need for additional deployment of the US missile interception system THAAD, which China has repelled, …
Ruling party “Democratic Party of Korea” Lee Jae-myung candidate
“Are you trying to evoke a backlash from China and destroy the economy?”
Being aware of China, which depends on the economy, he said this.But when it comes to skating decisions …
Ruling party “Democratic Party of Korea” Lee Jae-myung candidate
“I can’t help disappointment and anger”
Opposition candidate Yoon …
Largest opposition “People Power Party” Yoon Seok-you Candidate
“I want to deeply sympathize with my players’ anger and setbacks and convey their comfort to them.”
The South Korean media has reported the prospect that it will be a little more advantageous for Yoon, who has shown a strong position to China.
