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Korean swimming venue criticised for claiming ‘lower income equals a dirtier body’
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A swimming stadium in South Korea is facing backlash after posting rules that seemed to unfairly target low-income visitors, suggesting they have "dirtier bodies." The notice, which went viral on social media, included condescending instructions like "Swimming pool is not a place for body scrubbing" and implied that lower-income people needed extra hygiene reminders. Critics are calling it classist and discriminatory.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about pool rules—it’s a glaring example of how class bias can creep into everyday spaces. The backlash highlights growing frustration with elitist attitudes, especially in a country where economic disparities are a hot-button issue. It’s a reminder that even small policies can reinforce harmful stereotypes, and people aren’t staying quiet about it.

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