{
  "id": 19666484,
  "title": "Japanese Korean activist's takedown of far right goes viral online with 10 million views",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/japanese-korean-activists-takedown-of-far-right-goes-viral-online",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261113/japanese-korean-activists-takedown-of-far-right-goes-viral-online-with-10-million-views"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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\".",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Shin Sugok dismantles far-right comments in 1996 debate",
    "Video of Shin Sugok's response goes viral with 10 million views",
    "Shin Sugok, Zainichi Korean, advocates against far-right extremism"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/dont-buy-too-much-viral-south-korean-scarf-vendor-sells-out-online",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:42:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}