“Weekly post” Korea continues to criticize the Korean special feature.
Shogakukan's weekly magazine “Weekly Post”, which was released on the 2nd, was criticized for the fact that a special feature titled “Korean is not necessary” was published, and Shogakukan made an apologetic comment. I found out that there are some artists who cancel the series of “Weekly Post”.
The “Weekly Post” released on the 2nd has a special feature titled “You do n’t need South Korea for troublesome neighbors”. The headline "Korean Pathology" reports that "1 out of 10 needs treatment".
The Korean author in Japan, Misato Yanagi, pointed out on Twitter that “This is a hate speech that insists on racism and hatred”. Shogakukan has 2 criticisms. Day and night “We received a lot of opinions and criticism. Especially, the article“ Korean pathology that can't control anger ”could spread misunderstandings and was lacking in consideration.” Announced a comment on the abalone.
According to Shogakukan, in response to this problem, Shigeru Fukazawa, a writer who has published many works based on the theme of his stay in Japan, offered to cancel the serialization of his weekly magazine.
Fukasawa serialized essays written by six authors on a weekly basis.
Shogakukan accepts Mr. Fukasawa's offer.