Korean graffiti on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia cathedral stirs backlash online


A photo showed the Korean slang word ‘ppwek’ carved into the stone of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia cathedral. - The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia cathedral, a renowned Spanish landmark, has been defaced with Korean-language graffiti, according to online communities on Oct 21.

A photo showing the Korean slang word “ppwek” carved into the stone of renowned architect Antoni Gaudi’s iconic unfinished masterpiece has spread online, drawing criticism at home and abroad. “Ppwek” is used online to express irritation or annoyance.

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