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Why South Korea was dyed “Anti-Japan”

2019-10-13T08:17:22.831Z


The diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea are now said to be “worst after normalizing diplomatic relations”. In South Korea, not only protests against the Japanese government, but also non-buying movements targeting Japanese products and cancellation of private exchanges. Why is the government conflict?


An annual cultural exchange event “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival” sponsored by the two governments was held on September 1 as usual. Korean young people wearing Japanese kimono and yukata at the venue = Seoul, Takeshi Takeda

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The diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea are now said to be “worst after normalizing diplomatic relations”. In South Korea, not only protests against the Japanese government, but also non-buying movements targeting Japanese products and cancellation of private exchanges. Why is the conflict between governments moving people's feelings? I asked a reporter from Takeda, Seoul.

Q When traveling abroad, tourists are sometimes treated as “Japan National Team”. Please tell me the local atmosphere as a person living and interviewing in Korea.

A There is a “Japanese Economic Aggression Special Committee” in the ruling party that supports President Moon Jae-in, and his parliamentarians are discussing countermeasures for stricter export controls in Japan. The

On August 12th, I had a meeting with a Japanese reporter, so when I went there, Korean media cameras were lined up. It was like a press conference where only Japanese reporters could ask questions.

A meeting with the Japanese media held by the Korean government and the Democratic Party's “Japan Economic Aggression Special Committee” = August 12, Seoul National Assembly Hall, Takeshi Takeda

Q What questions did you ask?

A. “Non-buy campaigns for Japanese products are being carried out in Korea. Although it is considered as a voluntary movement by the private sector, there are local governments that support non-buying campaigns using taxes. Isn't it inappropriate?” I asked a question.

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Source: asahi

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