Monday, March 7, 2022

Will The New South Korean President More Anti Cina ?

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Will The New South Korean President More Anti Cina ?

  • Described by analysts as a ‘watershed’ moment for South Korea’s security and diplomacy, Wednesday’s polls will decide who succeeds President Moon Jae-in
  •  growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the country will need to be addressed

In the weeks leading up to the South Korean presidential elections, controversies surrounding the Winter Olympics in Beijing have dominated Chinese media headlines and internet discussions.

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China'  angers Koreans - Korea Times Many South Koreans were outraged by the sight of a woman dressed in hanbok, a form of traditional Korean dress, carrying a Chinese flag at the Olympics opening ceremony. They said it was Beijing’s latest attempt to claim aspects of Korean culture.

Anger again erupted after two South Korean short-track speed skaters were disqualified, allowing a pair of Chinese skaters to win gold and silver – prompting accusations that the judges were biased in favour of China.


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