South Koreans are angered by the disqualification of two of its short-track speedskaters at the Beijing Games just weeks ahead of its presidential election during which the debate topics were centered around the country’s relationship with China. According to the Associated Press (AP), the skating dispute crossed over into politics as South Korean presidential candidates—locked in heated campaigns ahead of the election—called out the Olympic hosts for allegedly stealing medals in a sport the country has proudly dominated for years. The 2022 South Korean presidential election is scheduled for March 9, and in the run-up, foreign policies are the main topic of debate. Locked in a tight race, the leading candidates clash over their approaches to U.S. and China diplomacies amid growing anti-Beijing sentiment around the globe. However, the allegations of foul play by two South Korean short-track speedskaters at the Beijing Games last week have fueled further anger among Korean …
South Korea’s Anti-CCP Sentiment at All-Time High Over Disqualification of Two Speedskaters at Beijing Olympics, Could Influence the Upcoming Presidential Election
February 14, 2022
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