Japanese Korean activist's takedown of far right goes viral online with 10 million views
In a 1996 debate program on Japan’s Asahi TV, right-wing commentators mocked former Korean comfort women for demanding an apology, sneering, “Isn’t all they want compensation?” A woman in a red jacket calmly rebuked them: “That is an expression that insults human beings. Every person has dignity, and that is why their honor must also be restored.” Throughout the debate, she maintained her…
In a 1996 debate on Japan's Asahi TV, right-wing commentators made disparaging remarks about former Korean comfort women who were demanding an apology. One woman, Shin Sugok, wore a red jacket and responded with poise, asserting that every individual possesses dignity and that the right-wing commentators' viewpoints were insulting.
Throughout the debate, she methodically dismantled their arguments, leaving a lasting impression. The video has garnered 10 million views on YouTube and other social media platforms, highlighting its significant impact. Shin Sugok, a third-generation Zainichi - an ethnic Korean resident of Japan, was not only a successful entrepreneur and author but also a relentless advocate for justice against far-right extremism for many years. Her story is documented in the film "Horoomon".
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