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SEOUL - A South Korean television broadcaster that used "inappropriate" images for some countries in its Olympics coverage has apologized after the photographs sparked criticism that the network had invoked negative stereotypes.
During its coverage of the Opening Ceremonies at the Tokyo Games, Munwha Broadcasting Corp. aired photos in what it said was an attempt to help viewers quickly identify each country.
Its photos for South Korea showed famous buildings and statues and the K-pop group BTS. A piece of salmon was shown for Norway, and pizza - topped with what looked like pepperoni, Canadian bacon and olives - was displayed for Italy.
Other countries' images were less savory. Ukraine was represented by Chernobyl, the 1986 nuclear disaster, and Haiti's image showed demonstrators in front of a burning street following the recent assassination of the country's president.
Romania was portrayed by a photo of Count Dracula, and next to the footage of Mongolia's delegation was a picture of Genghis Khan.
SEOUL - A South Korean television broadcaster that used "inappropriate" images for some countries in its Olympics coverage has apologized after the photographs sparked criticism that the network had invoked negative stereotypes.
During its coverage of the Opening Ceremonies at the Tokyo Games, Munwha Broadcasting Corp. aired photos in what it said was an attempt to help viewers quickly identify each country.
Its photos for South Korea showed famous buildings and statues and the K-pop group BTS. A piece of salmon was shown for Norway, and pizza - topped with what looked like pepperoni, Canadian bacon and olives - was displayed for Italy.
Other countries' images were less savory. Ukraine was represented by Chernobyl, the 1986 nuclear disaster, and Haiti's image showed demonstrators in front of a burning street following the recent assassination of the country's president.
Romania was portrayed by a photo of Count Dracula, and next to the footage of Mongolia's delegation was a picture of Genghis Khan.
