S. Korean Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate


Lee Da-bin, a South Korean with autism, speaking during an interview with AFP in Seoul. - AFP

SEOUL (AFP): A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

The endearing 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', featuring a neurodivergent attorney, has been Netflix's most-watched non-English show for over a month, following a path blazed by fellow Korean smash 'Squid Game'.

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