Sudden anti-Israel rhetoric in South Korea: A call for Iran or human rights?

“It is disappointing that they do not reflect on the criticisms of people around the world who are suffering and struggling due to ceaseless actions against human rights and international law.” South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, stated this in a post on the social media platform X on 11th April. Lee’s “stance” is drawing significant attention beyond political circles and reaching a public that has long remained silent on Israel’s continued actions against human rights. However, it raises a question: is this really about human rights? The dispute began suddenly on 10th April. Lee shared a video on X showing Israeli soldiers pushing a Palestinian off a rooftop, claiming the victim was a tortured child, and compared the incident […]