A video circulating online shows a Korean man in a Taegukgi-printed T-shirt being detained 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 aboard a Vietjet flight departing Ho Chi Minh City at 00:05. Security footage shows two officers attempting to remove the man from his seat. He resisted at first but was eventually escorted off the plane.
After being removed, the man knelt and cried in front of the arrival hall. Eyewitnesses said he approached airport staff with his luggage, appearing distraught.
Local online users claimed the man behaved inappropriately toward a female passenger, prompting his removal for safety reasons. Posts on both Korean online communities and Vietnamese social media detailed similar accounts of the man allegedly harassing one or more Vietnamese women.
A Korean passenger on the same flight described the man’s behavior as disruptive and inappropriate. The man reportedly harassed two Vietnamese women and even attempted gestures toward their heads.
The passenger noted that the man showed no signs of being intoxicated, suggesting erratic or unstable behavior.
The disruption delayed the flight by over an hour, inconveniencing other travelers. The eyewitness criticized the man for tarnishing the reputation of Korean passengers abroad and emphasized that proper 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 ongoing concerns about traveler conduct and safety on international flights, as well as the reputational impact on citizens abroad.
Sources: Nate
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