Fact Check – Did South Korea raise only the Chinese flag during APEC?

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Claimant: Social Media (South Korea)

Claim: South Korean government buildings raised only the Chinese flag during APEC.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The viral image shows a Chinese flag flown outside a South Korean government building during an official state visit by a Chinese delegation, not during the APEC summit. The photo was miscaptioned and shared out of context.

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Date: 11/08/2025

 

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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