MOFA’s challenge over incorrect flag depiction reflects domestic political tensions with elections around the corner
Screenshot of La Chaine Info's news segment, which has been deleted, featuring an inaccurate depiction of the South Korean flag, Dec. 31, 2023 | Image: La Chaîne Info via YouTube
A French television broadcaster, La Chaine Info (LCI), has deleted a news segment following a complaint from the South Korean Embassy in Paris, according to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The issue arose from LCI’s incorrect image of the South Korean flag, which featured a red circle resembling the Japanese flag rather than the actual South Korean flag’s red and blue circle design.
The foreign ministry stated it had lodged a “stern protest” to the broadcaster over the error. LCI expressed regret and subsequently removed the video.
A French television broadcaster, La Chaine Info (LCI), has deleted a news segment following a complaint from the South Korean Embassy in Paris, according to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The issue arose from LCI’s incorrect image of the South Korean flag, which featured a red circle resembling the Japanese flag rather than the actual South Korean flag’s red and blue circle design.
The foreign ministry stated it had lodged a “stern protest” to the broadcaster over the error. LCI expressed regret and subsequently removed the video.
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