South Korea gets tough on hate-spewing influencers, weighs travel ban

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Foreign content creators planning to film about South Korea are getting a new cautionary note: their words now carry higher stakes.During a cabinet meeting this week, Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho said the government may restrict entry for foreigners who make hateful or derogatory comments about the country.“We will review comprehensive measures to restrict entry for foreigners who express hate towards South Korea from overseas,” Jung said.Under this new enforcement, an influencer whose...