Recently, the actions of YouTuber Somali have been seen as more than just an individual's misconduct; they've been perceived as a challenge to our society's values and dignity. Should we simply overlook their behavior because they are a foreigner, or because they are a YouTuber?

Crossing the Line

Somali has been mocking our country's history and culture, behaving rudely in public places, and even committing illegal acts. This is clearly intentional behavior that cannot be dismissed as a simple mistake or misunderstanding.

Insults beyond cultural differences: Mocking our country's history and culture goes beyond mere cultural differences; it's a clear insult. In particular, their actions towards the comfort women statues are akin to rubbing salt on the wounds of the victims and are absolutely unacceptable.
Violating public order: Rude behavior in public places is a violation of public order. This is not simply a personal issue but can spread to become a problem for society as a whole.
Violation of the law: If Somali's actions have violated the law, they should be punished accordingly. Everyone is equal before the law, and no one should receive special treatment just because they are a foreigner.

Why Can't We Just Let It Go?

There are several reasons why we cannot simply ignore Somali's actions:

To protect our societal values: Somali's actions undermine our society's cherished values, such as respect, consideration, and the rule of law. We must not tolerate their behavior if we want to protect our societal values.
To prevent the deepening of negative perceptions of other foreigners: Somali's actions can foster negative perceptions of all foreigners. We strive to be a multicultural society and must respect all foreigners. We should not allow a small number of individuals like Somali to harm the many innocent foreigners.
To establish the rule of law: The law should be applied equally to everyone. If Somali has violated the law, they should be punished accordingly. This is crucial for establishing the rule of law.

What Can Be Done?

To address the issue of Somali, the following efforts are necessary:

Strict law enforcement: If Somali's actions have violated the law, they should be punished strictly according to the law.
International cooperation: We should cooperate with Somali's home country to find a solution to this problem.
Strengthening education: We need to strengthen education to foster understanding of foreigners and respect for cultural diversity.
Strengthening the responsibility of online platforms: Online platforms like YouTube should make greater efforts to prevent the spread of false information and hate speech.

Somali's actions are more than just an individual's misconduct; they are a challenge to an entire nation. We must confront this challenge and work to protect our societal values and establish the rule of law. We cannot simply ignore Somali's actions.

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