In the Heart of New York, 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw'... Flood of Reports and Complaints

Professor Seokyeongdeok, Protest Email

Professor Seokyeongdeok from Sungshin Women's University announced on the 5th that a report was received about a tourist rickshaw decorated with the 'Rising Sun Flag' roaming in Central Park, New York, USA, and that he protested to the management office and requested sanctions.

On the same day, Professor Seokyeongdeok stated through social media (SNS), "It is unacceptable that a large Rising Sun Flag is displayed in Central Park, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations," and said he sent an email to the Central Park office demanding action.

Central Park, New York, USA 'Rising Sun Flag' Rickshaw
[Photo by Professor Seokyeongdeok]

In the email, Professor Seokyeongdeok pointed out that "the Rising Sun Flag is a war flag symbolizing Japanese imperialism and militarism, with the same meaning as Germany's swastika."

He further emphasized that the blatant display of the Rising Sun Flag on rickshaws in Central Park is an act that reminds many Asian tourists of the horrors of war.

He said, "Recently, I have received numerous reports from the New York area," adding, "Some informants said they directly told the rickshaw owners what the problem with the Rising Sun Flag is."

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