Bill Gates targeted by vaccine conspiracy theorists after Korean talk show appearance

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has found himself at the center of renewed vaccine conspiracy theories following news of his upcoming appearance on the popular Korean talk show “You Quiz on the Block." Gates arrived in Korea on Aug. 20, marking his first visit to the country in three years. Soon after, reports surfaced that he had participated in a recording of “You Quiz on the Block,” and the production team heightened anticipation by posting a behind-the-scenes photo with the caption, “Can’t believe this day has come … filming with this special guest!” However, after the post went public, a wave of malicious comments quickly followed. Many online users criticized Gates, leaving comments such as “Stop talking about vaccines” and attacking him over his role in global vaccination campaigns. Some also directed hostility toward Yoo, demanding he publicly prove his own vaccination status. Yoo faced a similar backlash in 2022, when former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on the show, sparking political controversy and drawing criticism from far-right online communitiesWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times