Kim Hee-soo
Kim Hee-soo is the mayor of Jindo County in South Korea, who recently sparked controversy with his remarks about 'importing Vietnamese women' as a solution to the declining population in rural areas. His comments, made during a public discussion on provincial mergers, were met with backlash from the Vietnamese community in South Korea and prompted an official response from the Vietnamese Embassy, which condemned the language as disrespectful and inappropriate.
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Denmark:
The South Korean governor Kim Hee-soo proposed importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to help young bachelors marry.
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Vietnam:
Kim Hee-soo, the head of Jindo County, has caused outrage by swearing at citizens during a dialogue session.
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Ghana:
Kim Hee-soo, the head of the southern Jindo County, suggested importing foreign women to boost South Korea's birth rate.
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Vietnam:
Kim Hee-soo, the head of Jindo County, was expelled from the Democratic Party of Korea due to his controversial remarks about 'importing Vietnamese virgins'.
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Vietnam:
Kim Hee-soo, the head of Jindo County, made controversial remarks about importing Vietnamese women.
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