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…
A Japanese Korean activist, Shin Sugok, whose activism against far-right extremism went viral online, has garnered 10 million views across YouTube and social media platforms. The incident occurred during a 1996 debate program on Japan’s Asahi TV, where she effectively dismantled right-wing commentators who mocked comfort women for seeking an apology, stating, "Every person has dignity, and that is why their honor must also be restored."
Despite facing numerous threats from far-right groups, Shin, a third-generation Zainichi woman, has continued her activism for decades, authoring books, lecturing, and becoming a successful entrepreneur. A documentary titled "Horoomon" chronicles her life and activism.
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