Japanese Far-Right Group Composites Daughter's Photo onto Clothes-Stripping Image
Indiscriminate SNS Attacks Following Protest Against 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw'
Professor Seokyeong Deok of Sungshin Women's University claimed that he was attacked by Japanese right-wing forces after protesting against the 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw' roaming in New York City, USA. It was especially revealed that a photo of Professor Seo's daughter's face was used as a means of attack, sparking public outrage online. On the 11th, Professor Seo posted on his social networking service (SNS), "Last week, I shared New York City's response to the 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw' roaming the city and wrote about future measures," adding, "An article was even posted on Yahoo Japan, and Japanese right-wingers are launching a massive attack on my SNS again."
Professor Seo said, "I have become very accustomed to being attacked, but in recent years, cases of attacks extending to my family have been increasing." He reported that his daughter's face is being used in composite photos. He strongly criticized, saying, "It is basic to composite my daughter's face onto the Rising Sun flag, and they also composite photos that are difficult to even post here, such as photos where her clothes are removed like the one posted on my feed. This is truly something no human should do." [Photo by Professor Seo Kyung-duk on Facebook]
Professor Seo continued, "I have become very accustomed to being attacked, but in recent years, cases of family members being attacked together have increased," and reported that his daughter's face was being used in composite photos. He said, "Not only is my daughter's face being composited with the Rising Sun Flag, but also in photos where her clothes are removed, like the ones I posted on my feed, they are compositing photos that are difficult to even upload here and attacking me every time," strongly criticizing, "This is really something no human should do."
Professor Seo also pointed out, "If you closely observe the right-wing attacks, they seem to be much more sensitive about the Rising Sun Flag issue than about matters related to Dokdo or Japanese military comfort women," adding, "Since they still use it as their symbol, they seem to be very afraid of my activities to remove Rising Sun Flags from all over the world." He added, "Can the Rising Sun Flag be justified by doing this? Also, will I stop these activities? I just feel sorry for the right-wingers now," and said, "I will do my best until the day all Rising Sun Flag patterns remaining around the world are removed."
Earlier, Professor Seo received reports that 'tourist rickshaws' decorated with the Rising Sun Flag were operating in Central Park and surrounding tourist areas in New York, a world-renowned tourist destination. He sent protest emails to the Central Park office and New York City twice, once last year and again earlier this year. [Photo by Professor Seo Kyung-deok Facebook]
Earlier, Professor Seo received reports that 'tourist rickshaws' decorated with the Rising Sun Flag were roaming in Central Park and surrounding tourist areas, a world-famous tourist destination in New York. He sent protest emails twice, last year and earlier this year, to the Central Park office and New York City. In the protest email sent to New York City authorities, he emphasized, "(The Rising Sun Flag) was the flag Japan put forward when invading Asian countries in the past, symbolizing Japanese militarism and imperialism," and stated, "It is an act that reminds many Asian tourists visiting New York of the horrors of war."
However, New York City responded by email, stating, "We deeply regret that you felt offended by the 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw.' Unfortunately, this matter is not under our jurisdiction." In response to this position, Professor Seo said, "I have been receiving reports about the 'Rising Sun Flag Rickshaw' until recently. To prevent misunderstandings by foreign tourists, I plan to seek cooperation from the New York Police Department (NYPD) soon."
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