American YouTuber and streamer, Johnny Somali could be jailed be jailed for ten years in South Korea after a controversial video showed him kissing and posing with a statue dedicated to Korean women who were victims of sexual slavery during Japan's occupation of Korea.
The American national Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael has since faced widespread criticism from Korean nationals for his actions.
Somali's actions, captured during his visit to the Changdong History and Culture Park in Seoul, have ignited anger among Koreans and beyond.
In a video posted on October 9, the YouTuber was seen kissing the Statue of Peace in Itaewon, central Seoul, and performing a dance in front of the memorial.