South Korean president's Holocaust remarks

The controversy began after Lee shared a video on X that he claimed showed human suffering caused by 'wartime killings' by the Israel Defense Forces.

Israel's foreign ministry summoned the South Korean ambassador for a reprimand, accusing Lee of distorting history and showing 'antisemitic hatred.' The president has also faced criticism at home for his handling of foreign policy and for using outdated footage to make his point.

The incident has strained relations between the two nations at a time of heightened global tension.