Sankei Insults Koreans by Comparing to Yoon Mi-hyang... "Excuses, Absurdity, Shamelessness"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The Japanese right-wing Sankei Shimbun, through a Seoul-based column on the 2nd, mentioned the press conference regarding allegations against Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Yoon Mee-hyang and made derogatory claims about Koreans.

On that day, Sankei Shimbun reported on Yoon's press conference held on the 29th of last month in a column titled "Will We Continue to Pursue This Like Koreans?" It then stated, "Yoon displayed behaviors and attitudes common among Koreans when put in a difficult position," citing examples such as "excuses," "self-justification," "stern expressions," "strong obstinacy," and "shamelessness."

Amid ongoing Korea-Japan conflicts, Sankei, a representative right-wing newspaper in Japan, blatantly disparaged Koreans. Sankei claimed that in Yoon's case, "beyond this, an added 'shamelessness' drew criticism from citizens." It also stated, "If the allegations are true, she was deceiving and exploiting not only comfort women but also elementary, middle, and high school students and citizens who donated and contributed," adding, "Upon becoming a member of the National Assembly, Yoon became a public figure subject to scrutiny."

Furthermore, regarding Yoon, who is under prosecution related to the activities of the Justice and Memory Foundation (Jeonguiyeokda), Sankei criticized her for not resigning from her parliamentary position, saying, "In 2016, Korean citizens held candlelight rallies criticizing the Park Geun-hye administration and removed the president from power. Will Koreans continue to pursue Yoon in that same manner? It is impossible to look away."

This column was published amid unresolved Korea-Japan conflicts following Japan's export restrictions imposed in July last year. Since the intensification of Korea-Japan tensions, hate reports by Japanese right-wing media have been factors further worsening bilateral relations.

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