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Boycott Japan: South Koreans take to social media in reaction to trade spat

South Korean merchants attend a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Friday to denounce export controls announced by Tokyo. The signs read: 'Boycott Japanese products.' | AP

Bloomberg

Jul 9, 2019

SEOUL –

#BoycottJapan is trending in South Korea.

Angered by Japan's move to restrict exports of vital manufacturing materials to the country, South Koreans have taken to Instagram and other social media platforms to show their support for boycotts of Japanese travel and consumer products.

More than 2,400 public posts with the hashtag #BoycottJapan have been shared on Instagram since the measures were imposed Thursday, with some including a picture using Japan's red rising sun icon as "O" in the word "No."

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