Gwangju Pub Under Fire for Menu Item Mocking May 18 Victims

[Anchor] A pub in Gwangju is facing fierce criticism over a single menu item.

[Reporter] What kind of name was it?

Recently, photos were shared on social media showing that a pub newly opened in Dong-gu, Gwangju, had a dish named "blood tteok-galbi" on its menu.

This expression is known to have been used in some online communities as a derogatory term mocking the victims of the May 18 Democratization Movement.

As the controversy grew, the owner explained, "I did not know the term had such a meaning" and that there was no political or social intent whatsoever, but criticisms continued.

The owner later issued another apology, stating, "It was wrong of me not to research thoroughly and to be careless," expressing remorse once again.

The menu item has currently been removed, and the May 18 Memorial Foundation is also reportedly reviewing related reports to verify the facts.

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