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Starbucks faces backlash after barista allegedly writes 'yellow' on Asian customer's drink

A Starbucks store in California is facing backlash after a Korean customer was served a drink on which what has been described as a racially offensive term was written on the cup.

2026-02-28

Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media.

2026-02-19

Finnish leader apologizes to Korea, China and Japan following outrage at Miss Finland's slanted eye post

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued an official apology to Korea, China and Japan following controversy over a Miss Finland winner’s derogatory gesture toward Asians

2025-12-18

Dorm eviction notice showing nationality sparks xenophobia accusations at Soongsil University

A disciplinary notice posted by Soongsil University identifying the nationalities of students evicted from a dormitory for smoking indoors has sparked accusations of xenophobia.

2025-12-16

K League suspends Jeonbuk assistant coach for gesture toward ref

The K League has suspended Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors assistant coach Mauricio Taricco for five matches and fined him 20 million won ($13,600) after determining his recent hand gesture constituted a racist act.

2025-11-20

President Lee condemns discrimination, calls for legal action against hate speech

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday condemned "rampant" racist and xenophobic behavior in Korea, calling for swift legal measures to punish hate speech and false information that he said are deepening social divisions.

2025-11-11

Human rights watchdog investigates Seoul cafe for racist message

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea is investigating a cafe in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, for posting a message saying it would not serve Chinese customers.

2025-11-03

Soyou responds to claims she was drunk on U.S. airline flight where she alleged discrimination

Singer Soyou issued a second statement on Monday evening in response to allegations that she was drunk on a recent flight on a U.S. airline where she claims she was discriminated against.

2025-10-21

Alleged witness refutes singer Soyou's claim of racial discrimination

An online user who said they were on the same flight as singer Soyou, challenged her claim of being racially discriminated against by a flight attendant, saying the singer appeared intoxicated during the incident.

2025-10-20

Elle UK under fire for cropping Rosé out of Saint Laurent event photo

Elle UK, a prominent British fashion magazine, is facing accusations of racism after posting a group photo from a Saint Laurent fashion show with Blackpink’s Rosé cropped out.

2025-10-01