{
  "id": 19670476,
  "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-19670476",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "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": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "'Don't buy too much': Viral South Korean scarf vendor sells out online after crowds overwhelm Seoul stall",
        "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."
}