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There was an emotional battle between Korean and Filipino netizens recently online.

It started when a Filipino social media star was criticized by Korean netizens for a tattoo reminiscent of the Rising Sun Flag, and some Koreans launched an anti-Korean movement with the hashtag'Cancellation Korea' in response to racist comments. It even happened.



This is Jung Ban-seok.



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is a video uploaded by Philippine SNS star Bella Porch on the 5th.



A tattoo reminiscent of the rising sun flag stands out on the arm raised while dancing.



As criticism from Korean netizens continued, Pochi immediately apologized for not knowing the historical significance.



However, as some Korean netizens commented on racism such as'poor country, short people', an emotional battle between netizens from the two countries began.



It spread to the anti-Korean movement with the hashtag'Cancel Korea', and local media's attention was focused.



As the conflict amplified, netizens from both countries posted an apology to each other, and this time, a video of some Koreans tearing, trampling and spitting on the Philippine flag spread, and the feelings of love were rekindled.



[Jang-young/Philippines Korean Federation of Koreans Association Director of Foreign Cooperation: I am really concerned, not that Koreans will be targeted because of the hungry and difficult situation and feelings against Korea.

Spitting on the flag of another country and leaving someone who does this kind of thing is in itself...

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There are also concerns that the Korean image has been damaged in the Philippines, where the popularity of the Korean Wave is in full swing.



[Jang-young/Philippines Korean Federation of Korean Federations, Director of Foreign Cooperation: I watched a lot of Korean dramas during the lockdown period, and the image of Korea improved a lot.

However, the feeling of betrayal is very high because I think that Korea, which we respected, ignores



Filipinos

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Philippines, witty parodies such as pretending to tear a Korean flag and blowing a finger heart are spreading. Required.



(Video editing: Jung Yonghwa, screen source: Bella Porch SNS·GMA News)