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Conversation: Finnish PM apologizes after lawmakers pull 'slanted-eyes' faces NHK

A: Hey, did you see anything about Finland in the news?

B: No! What’s going on?

A: It's a bit awkward. The Miss Finland pageant... it caused a problem.

B: Oh no! What happened?

A: The winner posted a photo that made fun of Asian people. It was a really bad joke.

B: Wow! That’s terrible! Did she get in trouble?

A: Yeah, they took her crown away. Then, some politicians made things even worse.

B: Seriously? How?

A: They started posting pictures doing that same eye shape thing. Like, mocking Asians.

B: Unbelievable! The Finnish Prime Minister had to apologize, right?

A: Exactly! He said it doesn't represent Finland’s values. He’s promising to fight racism too.

B: That's good. Hopefully, they’re taking this seriously.

A: Me too! It’s a bit embarrassing for Finland, isn't it?

B: Definitely. Hopefully, they’re learning from this.
Summary
Miss Finland faced controversy after the winner posted an offensive photo mocking Asian people, leading to her crown being removed. Politicians then mimicked the gesture, prompting an apology & promise to fight racism from the Finnish Prime Minister. #Finland #racism
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ID: c0a2c3fc-0cd4-427f-8500-d0fe4ba3bf65

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251218_03/#conversation

Date: Dec. 18, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-18

Created: 2025/12/18 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/18 09:16

Last Read: 2025/12/18 09:16

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