"Japanese Cars Banned" at Golf Course... "Check Japanese Carts First," "Patriots Appear" Sparks Debate

"Confident Hit" vs "Passengers Likely Inconvenienced, Shouldn't This Be Done Personally?"

(Left) Not directly related to the article / Getty Images Bank, (Right) Poster encouraging the boycott of Japanese products / Online community

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] A domestic golf course has announced a complete ban on the entry of Japanese vehicles, sparking heated debates on online communities.

On the 1st, a golf course in Gimje, Jeonbuk posted a notice titled "Announcement of Ban on Entry of Japanese Vehicles" on its homepage. According to the post, the golf course stated, "Starting January 1st next year, all Japanese vehicles will be prohibited from entering the golf course."

The golf course explained the purpose of the enforcement as "to remember the contributions of our ancestors who protected the country and passed on freedom to future generations under Japanese oppression, and as a personal company's stance against Japan, which distorts history and has not properly apologized to our people."

They added, "We would appreciate it if our customers who love us support our company and our conviction, or even if you do not support, participate silently."

The scope of enforcement clarified includes phrases such as "Japanese vehicles are not allowed to use the golf course parking lot," and "If entering with golf bags loaded on Japanese vehicles, the golf bags will not be unloaded."

A domestic golf course that announced a complete ban on the entry of Japanese vehicles. Photo by Golf Course Website Capture

As this news spread, netizens expressed various reactions through online communities. Some encouraged, saying, "I support this. Japan is becoming more and more unbearable these days," "A patriot has appeared. Great conviction," and "Awesome. We must not forget that Japan is still enforcing semiconductor export restrictions on South Korea."

On the other hand, some expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "Are Japanese golf clubs also banned?" "Then shouldn't it apply to everything, not just cars? What about clothes? If you're going to do it, do it properly," "This will inconvenience users. Shouldn't this be done personally?" and "It's funny. Boycotting is good, but why apply this to customers visiting the golf course? Isn't this coercion?"

One netizen raised their voice, saying, "First, investigate and disclose whether there are Japanese products inside the golf course. I think it's right to practice yourself before demanding it from others."

The golf course is reportedly planning to gradually replace some currently used Japanese carts with domestically produced ones in the long term.

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