"Descendant of a traitor Ha Young, 'modern-day collective punishment'" — Seok-deok Seo rebukes Japan for its defense [Star Issue]

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Seo Kyung-deok, a Korean public relations expert, sharply criticized Japanese media outlets that defended the treasonous acts of Ha Young's (Ahn Ha-young) great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho.

On the 14th, Professor Seo wrote on his Instagram: "As controversies over the pro-Japanese activities of Ha Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho continue, Japanese media have labeled the criticism directed at Ha Young as 'modern-day collective punishment,' sparking debate. On the 12th, Japanese outlet JB Press detailed the controversy surrounding Ha Young's great-grandfather in a column with the gist: 'Why doesn't Korea forgive descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators?'"

He continued, "The outlet also stated, 'There is a scarlet letter that has long followed Korean entertainers. It is none other than the stigma of being a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator.' The media argued, 'Ha Young's great-grandfather's past actions, which he never even met, are now being questioned — something utterly incomprehensible.' Additionally, Professor Kamoshika Hiromi, a guest commentator for Fuji TV, introduced in a separate column: 'In Korea, there is a saying that families of independence activists are ruined for three generations, while families of pro-Japanese collaborators prosper for three generations.' In particular, while it is important not to forget the past, the outlet criticized the decision to keep advertisements confidential due to suspicions about Ha Young's great-grandfather as a 'modern-day collective punishment,' pointing out Japan's unreasonable reactions."

Professor Seo added, "I wonder if Japanese media have any right to make such criticisms. Which country has distorted the history of forced labor and registered it as a UNESCO World Heritage site? Did Japan sincerely apologize and compensate the grandmothers who were 'comfort women' under the Japanese military? The country that still insists Dokdo belongs to them despite being part of South Korea is Japan." He further remarked, "Japanese media should first act with proper historical awareness before criticizing other countries. Aren't they ashamed?"

Meanwhile, Ha Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho has been repeatedly exposed for his treasonous activities, including being listed alongside Yi Wan-yong in the notorious pro-Japanese organization Daejeon Chinmukhoe, drawing widespread condemnation day after day.

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