An American YouTuber known as Johnny Somali (real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael) has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court after filming himself kissing and dancing beside a statue honouring Korean "comfort women" — a euphemism for women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese forces before and during World War II. The 25-year-old, who had already been banned from leaving South Korea following charges of public order violations and obstruction of business, uploaded the video in October 2024, sparking widespread public outrage before it was removed. The case highlights growing frustration in South Korea over foreign online personalities who exploit culturally sensitive sites for viral content.