The Star·3 min read·medium
South Koreans dig into family roots amid K-actress Ahn Ha-young’s ancestry controversy
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South Korean actress Ahn Ha-young is facing public backlash after her ancestor was accused of pro-Japanese collaboration during the colonial era. The controversy has driven a surge in traffic to genealogy websites as citizens investigate their own family histories ahead of Liberation Day.
SEOUL: A website that helps South Koreans trace their family origins and learn about historical figures and genealogies has experienced a boost in traffic, after actress Ahn Ha-young came under public scrutiny over her ancestor’s alleged pro-Japanese activities during Japan’s 1910 to 1945 colonial rule of Korea.
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