[KS] Statement by AKSE and EAJS councils on rising racism in Europe

[Marion Eggert]

Dear Korean Studies colleagues,

As if the CoViD-19 pandemic were not bad enough in itself, the fact that 
the virus was first observed in China has led media and politicians in 
Europe (and elsewhere, of course) to speak of the "Chinese disease" 
which, in turn, has engendered a sharp rise in racist attacks against 
"Asian" looking people in many places in Europe.
In order to help raise awareness about this phenomenon, the councils of 
AKSE and of EAJS (European Association for Japanese Studies) have 
decided to publish a joint statement, demanding more circumspect 
language from politicians and media. We also hope to send a sign of 
solidarity to the victims and potential victims of these attacks.
The statement can be found here 
<http://94.136.40.103/~koreanstudies.eu/?page_id=56>.
Publicity of any kind might help the statement serve its purpose.

With best regards
Marion Eggert

-- 
Prof. Dr. Marion Eggert
AKSE president
Korean Studies, Ruhr University Bochum
+49-234-3225572

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