Abe Assassination Suspect = Korean? Japanese Film Production Halted..Seo Kyung-deok: "Inciting Anti-Korean Sentiment" [Star Issue]

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Seo Kyung-deok Seong Sin-yeo-dae (Prof.) strongly criticized a planned Japanese film based on the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for setting its "Korean hitman" premise.

On the 18th, Seo Gyeong-deok (Prof.) announced via his social media that controversy has erupted after it was revealed that an upcoming commercial film inspired by the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had designated the actual assassin as a "Korean."

Previously, on the 15th, the Japanese current affairs magazine Gen Dai Business reported specific details of the screenplay for the film, which has since been halted in production, citing entertainment industry sources.

According to the report, the script depicted a scenario in which a religious group, viewing a sitting prime minister with high public support as an irritant, deliberately sent an assassin. While not a direct reenactment of the actual assassination of former Prime Minister Abe, the film reportedly included settings evoking real events such as political assassinations and involvement by religious groups.

Notably, a character reminiscent of defendant Tetsuya Yamagami in the film was set up as a "scapegoat" intended to divert attention from the true perpetrator's identity. The actual trigger-puller is said to be a separate individual, with fictional content added stating that this person was a "Korean hitman (contract killer)," according to local media. This cinematic setting differs from the actual investigation and trial details of the real case.

The film has reportedly been halted in production. A source stated, "I thought the film would have to overcome numerous obstacles before it could be released publicly. The reason many actors showed interest despite this was likely due to the reputation of the famous director attached to direct it." The source added, "Upon hearing the news of the production halt, I found it somewhat understandable."

In response, Seo Gyeong-deok (Prof.) pointed out that "production was halted because criticism arose that making a film at this stage would be premature, given that Yamagami has been sentenced to life imprisonment and is currently appealing the verdict." He further stated, "Had the film actually been produced, it would have constituted a serious diplomatic faux pas."

He continued, "Above all, this can only be seen as a 'shabby tactic' by right-wing forces seeking to incite anti-Korean sentiment for commercial gain." He added, "It appears that Japan's inferiority complex toward Korea is gradually growing."

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