Company based in Korea dismisses worker faced with allegations of physically attacking two Vietnamese individuals, offers an apology in response
In a shocking turn of events, a South Korean woman has been dismissed from her job following an incident in which she assaulted two Vietnamese women at a self-photo booth in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incident, which occurred during her business trip to the country from June 9-14, has sparked widespread outrage in both Vietnam and South Korea.
The assault was captured on surveillance footage and quickly went viral, showing the Korean woman slapping the arm of a Vietnamese customer and snatching her hat. The company, based in Korea, has since released a statement expressing their apologies for the incident and describing the woman's behaviour as unethical and unacceptable.
The woman, who previously worked at the company's Vietnamese office and is currently based at the Korean headquarters, later claimed to have been intoxicated at the time of the incident. She also stated that she had settled the matter by promising to pay the victim 60 million Vietnamese dong ($2,300). However, the victim has since said in a social media post that the money was never paid.
The incident led to a full-blown physical brawl, and the public outrage in Southeast Asia has been palpable. In South Korea, the incident was widely condemned on social media, with many calling for severe punishment and expressing shame over the actions of the tourists. Many suggested that she should face punishment in Vietnam and be restricted from traveling abroad to prevent similar incidents.
Hanoi police have launched an investigation into the case, with the photo booth company reporting the incident to local authorities. The company's Vietnamese office also posted an apology on its website following the incident.
The victim reported suffering from headaches, nausea, and a loss of appetite following the assault. It remains unclear what potential legal consequences or further actions may be taken against the Korean woman in Vietnam.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respect and understanding between cultures, and the consequences that can arise from actions that disregard these values.
The viral footage of the assault, coupled with the subsequent developments, has become a topic of discussion not only in general-news but also in crime-and-justice sections, both in Vietnam and South Korea. The company's statement, concerning the woman's unethical and unacceptable behavior, has sparked heated debates about politics and cross-cultural relations.
