Lee Jae-myung speaks again on anti-China protests: What kind of freedom of speech is this, it's just a farce
On the 9th, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a State Council meeting, commenting on the ongoing anti-China rallies near Myeong-dong in Seoul: "At this moment, South Korea needs to attract foreign tourists, but instead, they are holding rallies that insult specific country's tourists. If I were in another country and was called 'Ugly Korean,' I would definitely not go there again, and I would also advise others not to go."
Lee asked, "Many merchants rely on selling goods to tourists to sustain their livelihoods, yet they are being disturbed and humiliated by riots, which aim to deteriorate relations by insulting specific country's tourists. Can the current system not stop such behavior? Isn't this interfering with business operations?"
Minister of Security and Safety, Yoon Ho-jung, stated at the meeting that they are warning the organizers of the rallies against offensive behavior, but as demonstrations fall under the category of freedom of speech, it is difficult to completely regulate them. Lee responded: "A mere warning might not be enough. What kind of freedom of speech is this? It's simply a farce. We need to seriously consider effective measures."
Myeong-dong is a commercial center in Seoul, where a large number of foreign tourists come for sightseeing. This action has caused serious damage to South Korea's tourism image.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1842892040062020/
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