Author: 신형철,이우연,장나래

A controversial appointment has sparked outrage in South Korea as Kim Hyeong-seok, the new head of the Independence Hall of Korea, faced backlash for his far-right and pro-Japanese comments. Kim’s support for figures associated with the 12·12 military coup and composer Ahn Ik-tae has led to calls for his resignation, with various groups boycotting events and pressuring the government to revoke his appointment. Critics have condemned Kim for linking historical events like the 5·18 Gwangju Uprising to justifying authoritarian actions and for defending Ahn Ik-tae’s collaboration with the Japanese during World War II. The controversy has escalated with opposition parties…