Why do Germans hate South Korea too? Was it because of football?

Germans believe that South Korea has not brought a good influence to the world. What exactly causes Germans to dislike South Korea? Experts read that sports are to blame. In the 2002 World Cup, South Korea lost to Germany in the semifinals at home. They had already eliminated Italy and Spain. At that time, Korean fans carried irritating slogans such as "Hitler's son, get out" at the scene. In addition, the portraits of Kahn and Krauser were also displayed. The result was greater outrage than Spain and Italy. It seems that Korean fans have a tradition of creating excitement on the field. But old wounds have not healed yet new hatreds have arisen. In the semifinals of the women's epee fencing at the 2012 London Olympics, South Korea's Shin Ah Ran lost to Germany's Britta Hedmann. However, South Korea believed that an error in the timer at the end of the game allowed Hedman to score the winning point at the end. South Korea appealed after the game, saying that Hedman's attack occurred after the game time ended. According to the rules of fencing, players are not allowed to leave the field during the review of the competition officials. Therefore, Shin Yaran cried and waited for an hour on the kendo. Her tears touched the hearts of the Korean people. However, the final result of the appeal was that the original verdict was upheld.

These two estrangements caused by sports events have made South Korea the country with the worst impression in the eyes of Germans.