A video circulating online shows a Korean man wearing a Taegukgi-printed T-shirt being arrested by airport security and breaking down in tears at an airport after allegedly harassing Vietnamese female passengers on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan.
The incident reportedly occurred on December 14 on board a Vietjet flight departing Ho Chi Minh City at 00:05. Security footage shows two officers attempting to remove the man from his post. He initially resisted but was eventually escorted off the plane.
After being removed, the man knelt down and cried in front of the arrivals hall. Eyewitnesses said he approached airport staff with his luggage, appearing upset.
Local online users said the man behaved inappropriately towards a female passenger, requiring her to be removed for safety reasons. Posts on both Korean online communities and Vietnamese social media described similar accounts of the man allegedly molesting one or more Vietnamese women.
A Korean passenger on the same flight described the man’s behavior as disturbing and inappropriate. The man reportedly harassed two Vietnamese women and even attempted to gesture towards their heads.
The passenger noted that the man showed no signs of intoxication, suggesting erratic or unstable behavior.
The disruption delayed the flight by more than an hour, inconveniencing other travellers. The eyewitness criticized the man for tarnishing the reputation of Korean passengers abroad and stressed that appropriate punishment should follow.
The incident sparked outrage among netizens, with many commenting:
– He should apologize to the victims instead of praying.
– It’s shameful as a Korean.
– Ban him from entering Vietnam.
– This brings disgrace to the country.
The case highlights current concerns about the conduct and safety of travelers on international flights, as well as the reputational impact on citizens abroad.
Sources: Nate
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