KBS, South Korea's public broadcasting channel, is facing a wave of criticism after a recent map error.

During a televised news segment about North Korean missile trajectories, KBS depicted Dokdo as part of Japan's exclusive economic zone. While the map in question has since been edited on KBS's official news YouTube channel, the mistake has triggered outrage among viewers.

The territorial dispute over Dokdo, a group of islets in the East Sea, has been a long-standing issue between South Korea and Japan, with both nations asserting sovereignty over the islands. This error has further fueled tensions between the two countries, sparking condemnation from Korean netizens who expressed their disappointment and frustration.

Comments left by netizens include:

"I can't believe my taxes are going into this public program"
"Is this a reflection of our current political climate?"
"Is KBS trying to appease Japan?"
"This entire country is going up in flames"
"What a shame"
"Are you sure this is public programming?"
"Are they doing this on purpose??"
"This just shows what side the country is on at the moment"
"Is our country's government pro-Japan?"
"If this isn't betrayal of one's country"
"This is downright unpatriotic"
"Is KBS a Japanese channel?"
"How is this a reflection of the Korean public?"
"Give me back my money going into the television license fee"

The incident has raised questions among netizens about the accuracy and responsibility of public broadcasting channels and their role in reflecting national interests.

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