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2020
NHK apologizes and removes video after criticism
After receiving substantial criticism over an animated video depicting African Americans, NHK said it had taken down the tweet and apologized to people who felt uncomfortable. The video had been intended to explain the background to US protests for police reform.
2020
NHK apologizes over Black Lives Matter video
NHK apologized following a furor over an animated video that purported to explain the Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S. The source says the video portrayed African Americans in a stereotypical way.
2019
NHK issues a false North Korean missile alert
NHK sent an alert incorrectly reporting that a North Korean missile had fallen into waters east of Japan. NHK said the alert was for training purposes, corrected the information, apologized, and said it would review its procedures.