사람들이 저 때에 대한 로망을 갖고 있지만 현실은 시궁창었던 기억이 새록새록하네요. 90년도 중후반만 해도 정말 개판이었어요. 자메이카에서 세계무역센터 역으로 가는 E train은 예전이나 지금도 노숙자의 천국이고 2000년도 후반까지 밤에 타려면 마음 단단히 먹어야되는 노선 중 하나였죠.
지금도 브루클린 안 쪽으로 들어가는 G/L/J/Z 노선은 밤에 탈 땐 절대로 자면 안 돼요
저는 이런 식으로 썼습니다. On May 17, 2017, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), one of the major TV-radio networks in Korea, used a compilation of TIME Magazine's covers that featured Korean presidents (Kim Young-sam, Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, etc.) in one of their news segments.
When the segment was published, many viewers have noticed that the TIME cover featuring Mr. Roh Moo-hyun (March 2003) was carefully doctored, with the "TIME" branding and the headline modified. The original headline, "Hello, Mr. Roh" was changed to "Go To Hell[,] Mr. Roh." This image in concern originated from an internet community called "ILBE," abhorred for their offensive rhetoric. I would not be surprised if your Korea desk attests to this fact and have colorful comments about them.
Appropriately, the viewers were outraged and led to a barrage of complaints submitted against the network. SBS, in a delayed manner, posted an apology letter online, but the public’s outrage has yet to be quelled. SBS had similar situations like this in the past, using doctored and insulting images from the “ILBE” community. The Blue House (Cheongwadae) and the new administration expressed their concerns on this matter and requested SBS to investigate this situation. The surviving family of Mr. Roh have announced that they are planning to pursue legal means against the network.
I understand that parodies and artful recreations of copyrighted material are considered “free speech” in most cases. However, ILBE’s sinister modification of YOUR cover against one of the most beloved people in Korea, as well as the use of the image by SBS causes grave concern. Without explanation, viewers of the content may confuse the doctored cover for the real one. As I consider ILBE’s reputation in Korean society, the recent feature on President Moon Jae-in, and the impact this situation is having on the Korean public, I fear that TIME’s reputation for quality journalism will be greatly compromised.
