"I sincerely apologize" Controversy over Rising Sun Flag outfit, apology from famous UK fashion school

Apology posted by 'London College of Fashion' / Photo by 'London College of Fashion' Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] The London College of Fashion, a British fashion school that became controversial for exhibiting clothing with the Rising Sun Flag design, has posted an apology on its official SNS.

The world-renowned British fashion school, London College of Fashion, posted an apology on its official Instagram story on the 2nd (local time), stating, "We apologize for the negative image caused to Korean society."

They stated, "We have deleted the photo of 'vinandomi' posted on December 12 last year," and added, "We apologize for the inadvertent offence caused by the photo containing negative connotations to Korean society."

They further added, "We sincerely apologize to those who were upset by this incident."

Rising Sun flag costume/photo='Screenshot from London College of Fashion Instagram'

Earlier, while the fashion school was posting one artwork daily throughout December on its official Instagram, controversy arose on the 12th when a photo of a model wearing clothing with the Rising Sun Flag pattern at a fashion show was posted.

In response, on December 30 last year, the cyber diplomatic mission VANK discovered the issue and, together with domestic netizens, protested.

Meanwhile, the fashion brand 'vinandomi' deleted the photo on December 31 last year following protests and correction requests from VANK and Korean netizens.

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