21/05/2026
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WHAT'S WITH THE FILIPINO HATE?
Allegations of discrimination against Filipino tourists at South Korean entertainment venues have sparked a fresh wave of online backlash regarding xenophobia in the country.
The discussion resurfaced after TikTok star Elliot Norris documented instances where establishments reportedly utilized restrictive nationality checklists and passport reviews to bar Filipino and other Southeast Asian travelers from entering.
This latest uproar follows a history of digital friction between South Korean internet users and Southeast Asian communities over perceived attitudes of cultural superiority.
Experts and critics attribute these recurring tensions to a mix of hyper-nationalism tied to South Korea's economic rise and polarizing rhetoric from local political figures.
