Famous Japanese Comedian: "Dropping the Atomic Bomb Was Also a War Crime"..Seo Kyung-deok: "Typical Evasive Remark" [Star Issue]

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Seo Kyung-deok Seong Sin-yeo-dae (Prof.) criticized remarks made by famous Japanese comedian Ota Hikaru.

On the 16th, Ota Hikaru appeared on TBS's "Sunday Japan," which he hosts, and expressed his views on political moves surrounding Japan's defeat day.

During the broadcast, regarding Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae not personally visiting Yasukuni Shrine but instead offering a donation in her capacity as president of the Liberal Democratic Party, he stated, "Personally, I think it would be ideal for the prime minister to visit officially."

He then added, "From Ha Ji-man (Prime Minister)'s standpoint, there is a concern that making relations with neighboring countries such as China and South Korea delicate should not happen."

He also touched upon the controversy surrounding the enshrinement of 'Class-A war criminals' from the Pacific War at Yasukuni Shrine.

Ota Hikaru said, "In the Tokyo Trials, it was determined that Class-A war criminals were individuals who committed crimes against peace, placing Japan in the position of an aggressor," and added, "Personally, I believe the Tokyo Trials were a trial where victors judged the vanquished, so there was asymmetric treatment between the victorious and defeated nations."

He continued, "Nevertheless, post-war Japan has continued up to now based on that trial and its values. However, I have doubts about whether only those designated as Class-A war criminals are the aggressors of the war. Personally, I believe the side that dropped the atomic bomb also committed a war crime."

He then cautiously remarked, "Originally, Japan should be able to mourn the spirits of the fallen just like the United States, but when one is in the position of prime minister, there are likely various practical difficulties, aren't there?"

In response, Seo Gyeong-deok (Prof.) strongly criticized Ota Hikaru's remarks on his SNS on the 18th.

Professor Seo pointed out, "This is a typical evasive remark that emphasizes the responsibility of the victorious nations while attempting to evade Japan's responsibility for its war aggression and colonial rule."

He further expressed concern, "Of course, this does not represent the views of all Japanese people, but such remarks by a famous comedian on a popular TV program could mislead public opinion."

He then urged, "Ota Hikaru should issue a public apology for these remarks, and such incidents must not happen again."

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