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Backlash over Japan cosmetics boss ‘racist’ comments – BBC News
Make-up brand DHC’s chief executive used a derogatory term for Koreans in his company’s blog.
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A major Japanese cosmetics firm has faced calls for a boycott after its chief executive used a derogatory term for Koreans.
DHCs boss Yoshiaki Yoshida made the comments in a message on the companys website.
In it, he disparaged rival firm, the beverage-making giant Suntory, as Chontory for its use of Japanese-Korean models.
“Chon” is a derogatory term for Koreans in Japan.
Although Suntory primarily makes drinks, it competes with DHC in the health supplement sector….
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