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The atmosphere of not buying Japanese products domestically is spreading even more. UNIQLO, who had apologized for five days after saying that the boycott of South Korea would not last long, turned his head again today (22nd) in a cold consumer reaction. In a local city in Japan, it is said that the reduction of Korean tourists is a big problem.

This report was reprinted by An Seo Hyun.

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'I could not convey my true heart to the lack of expression'. UNIQLO's apology came from the Japanese head office and the Korean corporation.

It was an apology from a Japanese executive on November 11, saying that the Korean boycotting campaign will not last long enough to affect sales.

UNIQLO's apology is more formal than its first apology for five days after the 17th.

But consumer response is still cold.

The Myeong-dong store, which was crowded with the usual people, has only a few foreign tourists.

[Seo Seoyun / Seoul Gangnam-gu: I think it's hard to feel the authenticity of the apple, so I do not buy it for a while (UNIQLO).

Local cities in Japan have also been hit hard by the decline of Korean tourists.

Yamaguchi Governor of Saga Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, said at a news conference last weekend, "The decline in flights to Korea is becoming a big issue.

Saga Prefecture was originally a place where more than 65% of all foreign tourists were Koreans.

The Mainichi Shimbun reported that the average boarding rate for flights from Saga Airport to Korea was between Seoul and Busan. The average boarding rate for April to June was 70.6% and 57.6%, respectively, 8% to 10% lower than last year.

The sense of crisis felt by Japanese companies and local cities is becoming more and more a part of the power of boycotts, which started with the voluntary participation of citizens.

(Image editing: Jong Tae Kim, VJ: Jung Min Woo)