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Johnny Somali’s trial in South Korea highlights rising concern over ‘nuisance influencers’ (www.scmp.com)
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The trial of an American content creator whose disruptive and culturally insensitive acts sparked outrage in South Korea has fuelled calls for sterner responses to these so-called nuisance influencers.

Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been barred from leaving South Korea and faces seven charges, including obstruction of business and violations of the Minor Offences Act, according to local media.

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 5 points 4 days ago

I'm not a fan of using the latest popular cliche phrases, but this is the definition of fuck around and find out. This guy earned it.