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South Korea Objects to Russian Embassy War Banner in Seoul

Is Russia's Seoul banner cognitive warfare threatening South Korea or legitimate diplomatic celebration of WWII victory?
South Korea Objects to Russian Embassy War Banner in Seoul
Above: A banner reading "Victory will be ours" is displayed on the exterior wall of the Russian embassy in Seoul on Feb. 23. Image credit: Jung Yeon-je/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

Russia's war propaganda banner in Seoul constitutes cognitive warfare and foreign interference on South Korean soil. The slogan glorifies an invasion that has killed hundreds of thousands and directly threatens South Korea, now that North Korean troops fight alongside Russian forces. This malicious display provokes disgust among Koreans and Europeans alike as it attempts to sway public opinion in favor of an unjustifiable war.

Pro-Russia narrative

The banner signifies the common diplomatic practice of celebrating Russian holidays and historical victories, particularly the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. This patriotic display consolidates Russian national pride through familiar historical phrases and should not offend anyone, given its historical connotation. Anyway, the embassy is planning to remove it after the celebrations conclude.

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