Conservative YouTuber Paints Over 'Julie Mural' with Black Paint

Julie mural painted in black paint [Image source=Yonhap News]

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Controversy continues as a mural defaming Kim Keon-hee, wife of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, was displayed in front of a secondhand bookstore in Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. A YouTuber painted over the mural with black paint.

According to the police on the 31st, around 4 p.m. that day, a conservative YouTuber carrying various equipment visited the mural site and painted over the so-called 'Julie mural' with black paint.

The painting, which appeared to depict Kim's face, was covered with black paint, and on top of it, yellow letters were written saying, "Feminists, where are all the women's groups?" and other phrases.

Earlier, the bookstore allowed anyone to graffiti on the mural by putting up a banner stating, "You may enjoy freedom of expression to your heart's content."

When the controversy continued the day before, the bookstore also erased the criticized phrases such as "Julie's Dream! The First Lady's Dream!" and "Julie's Men" with white paint.

As one-person protests by conservative YouTubers and various disputes continued in front of the mural, the police are maintaining order at the scene in preparation for any emergencies.

Meanwhile, Kim Kyung-jin, former lawmaker and external cooperation special advisor for former Prosecutor General Yoon's presidential campaign, said on YTN Radio the previous day, "It seems that the camp has agreed not to take legal action regarding the Julie mural."

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