Source: scmp.com
Image content: The image depicts a group of people marching down a street, holding flags and banners. The main subject is a man in the foreground, wearing a black jacket and a baseball cap, who is holding a flagpole with a blue flag featuring white Korean text. The content of the image includes a large crowd of people marching behind him, many of whom are also holding flags and banners, and some wearing masks, suggesting a protest or demonstration, with the text on the banners and flags written in Korean.
Summary
Recent anti-foreigner protests in South Korea, targeting Chinese tourists and the Chinese Communist Party, have prompted condemnation from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who described them as 'self-destructive and totally useless.' The protests have strained ties between South Korea and China, with China warning its tourists to be cautious during their visits.
Key Points
- South Korean President condemns anti-foreigner protests
- Protests target Chinese tourists and the Chinese Communist Party
- China warns tourists to be cautious due to 'far-right' protests