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Professor protests to FIFA again over Rising Sun flag controversy
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Professor protests to FIFA again over Rising Sun flag controversy

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Professor Seo Kyoung-duk sent a second protest letter to FIFA regarding the use of the Rising Sun flag, expressing dissatisfaction with the organization's lack of a clear stance.
  • Seo has been campaigning against the controversial flag, which is seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
  • The professor previously sent a letter on June 23rd and is awaiting FIFA's response to his latest concerns about the flag appearing in international football events.

Professor Seo Kyoung-duk, known for his campaign against the Rising Sun flag, has escalated his efforts by sending a second protest letter to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). This action follows FIFA's perceived inaction and lack of a clear statement regarding the controversial symbol's appearance in international football events.

Seo expressed his dissatisfaction with FIFA's response to his initial protest, which was sent on June 23rd. He stated that due to the absence of a definitive position from the organization, he felt compelled to send a second, more urgent, appeal on June 26th. The professor has been a vocal critic of the Rising Sun flag, which is widely regarded as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic and militaristic past.

The latest protest comes amid ongoing discussions and concerns about historical symbols in international sports. Seo's campaign aims to raise awareness and pressure governing bodies like FIFA to take a firm stance against the display of flags associated with wartime aggression. The professor is awaiting FIFA's response to his latest communication, hoping for a resolution that addresses the sensitivities surrounding the symbol.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.