Shuka, Regarding the Controversy Over the Naming of the Sea of Japan Map: “An Unacceptable Mistake… I Truly Apologize”

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Shuka World Operator Apologizes for Using Map Labeling the East Sea as 'Sea of Japan'

Shuka (real name Jeon Seok-jae), the operator of the economic YouTube channel 'Shuka World', has officially apologized for using a map that labeled the East Sea as the Sea of Japan during a broadcast. On the 7th, Shuka posted a statement in the community section of his YouTube channel, acknowledging full responsibility for the incident.

Full Responsibility Acknowledged

Shuka stated, "During yesterday's (6th) live broadcast discussing the earthquake in Japan, a map displaying the East Sea as 'Sea of Japan' was shown," and added, "This mistake occurred because we used Japanese materials, and it is 100% my fault."

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He explained that a mistake happened during the process of replacing the map with a visually better one right before the broadcast, despite prior checks.

Clarification of Controversy and Promise to Donate

In his apology, Shuka expressed, "This mistake is something I find hard to accept myself," and reiterated, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people." He particularly emphasized, "The East Sea is the East Sea, and Dokdo is undoubtedly our territory," clearly stating his position on territorial sovereignty.

Furthermore, Shuka announced his plan to immediately donate 30 million won to the Korean Red Cross for the "Support of Descendants of Independence Activists" as a way to express his regret. This donation is interpreted as a sincere act of apology for his mistake, carrying historical significance.

Explanation Regarding Ban on Viewer Chats

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Another controversy arose when viewer chats pointing out the issue were banned for 10 minutes during the broadcast. Shuka explained, "I was not able to recognize it because I do not see the chat during live broadcasts," adding, "I have a moderator to manage the chats, and the moderator responded that they imposed the 'chat ban' to calm the situation."

However, Shuka acknowledged, "It is not right to ban chats pointing out the truth," admitting this was also his mistake.

This recent controversy began during the broadcast on the 6th, when a map labeling the East Sea as 'Sea of Japan' was used as a visual aid, once again bringing attention to the sensitive issue of territorial labeling in Korea-Japan relations.

Image source: youtube 'Shuka World', Shuka (Jeon Seok-jae) / News1

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