Candidate Kim Myung-jin Urges Public Apology from 5·18 Distortion Game Participants
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Kim Myung-jin, a preliminary candidate for the National Assembly representing Seo-gu Gap, Gwangju Metropolitan City from the Alternative New Party, urged Samsung Electronics, the maker of the Samsung smartphone Bixby built-in game ‘Akinator’ that distorted and belittled the May 18 Democratic Uprising as the Gwangju Riot, to immediately issue a public apology and take responsible measures to prevent recurrence on the 13th.
Preliminary candidate Kim Myung-jin said, “I am outraged by the reference to the ‘May 18 Riot’ reflected in Akinator,” and added, “Correct it immediately and prepare measures to prevent recurrence.”
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Candidate Kim emphasized, “This year marks the 40th anniversary of May 18, and its noble spirit is recognized as a milestone in the history of democracy worldwide, yet there are outrageous remarks that distort and belittle it even in games enjoyed by all citizens, including youth. I will actively support the activities of the May 18 Truth Investigation Committee and ensure the prompt enactment of the proposed law punishing historical distortion so that the noble spirit of May 18 is not further distorted or belittled.”
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