‘black Lives Matter’ Banner Removed From U.s. Embassy In Seoul

Jeong-Ho Lee, Nick Wadhams and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg, Time: World
Mon, 06/15/2020 - 8:17am

A large “Black Lives Matter” banner draped on the front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul was removed on Monday after it was brought to the attention of President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, according to people familiar with the matter. Pompeo and Trump were both displeased about the banner, the people said.

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