Overview

• South Korean vlogger Tyongee posts an Instagram video showing two Turkish men warning her that the peace sign is “banned” because it is linked to terrorism.
• One man tells her the sign means peace abroad but is “raised about terrorism” in Turkey, prompting her to ask if the mini-heart gesture is safe to use instead.
• The clip has drawn mixed reactions online, with some commenters citing a PKK association and others—many claiming Turkish identity—saying they’ve never heard of such a ban.
• No Turkish law or official source has been cited to confirm a prohibition on the peace sign, and no government statement has endorsed the locals’ claim.
• The incident highlights how everyday symbols can carry divergent cultural or political meanings and underscores the challenges visitors face in navigating unfamiliar customs.