"Namhyem-ida" vs "Byulgeol da teujip" 'Finger Controversy', What Do You Think?

"Are Lego Figures Also Misogynistic?" vs "It's Definitely Intentional"
Incheon Transit Corporation Plans to Remove Posters Today (6th)

Public Action Guidelines for Yellow Dust and High Concentration Fine Dust.
Photo by Local Government Website Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Amid claims that a poster attached to the screen doors at Incheon Subway stations features a hand gesture symbolizing misogyny, netizens are showing mixed reactions to the post.

On the 6th, a post titled "Current Status of Incheon Subway Safe Doors (feat. That Hand Gesture)" was uploaded to an online community, containing a photo of a poster attached to the screen doors at Incheon Subway stations from the previous day (the 5th).

The poster, which provides guidelines related to yellow dust and fine dust, depicts a person opening or closing a window and washing fruit with their thumb and index finger spread in a pincer shape. Users of the community claimed that this hand gesture is similar to one used in some female communities to mock and demean the male genitalia.

The netizen who posted the photo said, "Doesn't the person who designed this feel something strange when seeing this?" and added, "It looks like a Lego finger was attached." Some other netizens also reacted with comments such as "Why wash fruit with that hand gesture?" and "This is definitely intentional."

On the other hand, some netizens criticized the claims, saying, "They're nitpicking everything," "Those insisting this is misogyny are weirder," "Are they going to say Lego figures are misogynistic too?" and "This is ridiculous."

Photo by Incheon Transit Corporation Official Website Capture

In response to the controversy, a representative from Incheon Transit Corporation stated, "The Ministry of the Interior and Safety sent an official letter to local governments requesting the promotion of yellow dust and fine dust action guidelines. Accordingly, Incheon City commissioned an advertising agency to attach promotional materials at one location, Bupyeong Station. We understand that Incheon City plans to remove it today."

Meanwhile, the Incheon Transit Corporation's website has been flooded with inquiries such as "Please explain the reason for deciding to remove the promotional material," "Removing the promotional poster is a waste of resources," and "Please do not respond to such unreasonable arguments."

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