Korean gamer Lee Eui-seok describes racism in US: 'Being Asian here is terrifying'

[soryang]

SCMP (AFP) April 9

People in Texas ‘cough on us’, shout racist slurs and keep trying to pick fights, says the Overwatch player, who competes for Dallas Fuel
Lee says he goes out in his esports jersey hoping that people won’t bother him as much when they realise he is on a team

A South Korean professional video gamer has described the “unspeakable” racism he has suffered while based in Texas in a clip that has gone viral on social media, sparking condemnation of the abuse.

The United States has seen a surge in anti-Asian violence in the past year, which activists have blamed on former president Donald Trump’s rhetoric, especially his repeated description of Covid-19 as the “China virus”.

Lee Eui-seok, who plays the game Overwatch for the team Dallas Fuel under the name Fearless, said in a Q&A on streaming platform Twitch that this was the first time he was experiencing such racism.

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[TDale313]

1. We are so broken. ☹️

The hate and ignorance just seem to be getting worse and worse. Or more likely too many people no longer feel any need to hide their disgusting racism.

[soryang]

2. i think it's a by product of the stresses induced by the pandemic and economic decline

mysogyny is becoming a big thing among many younger males in South Korea, I think that's a product of the same thing. I don't say that as some sort of recrimination but to point out the source of increased tension.

[Worried2020]

3. From what I read and see in the media

It ain't no picnic for the "white folk" either . . . .

Oh yeah, minorities are treated worse, but many of our southern neighbors sure seem to be havin' a rough go of it from coast to coast . .

(sigh)

W