Customer Who Slapped Department Store Security Guard and Used Abusive Language, Police Launch Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A customer who caused a disturbance by verbally abusing and assaulting a department store security guard and throwing food has been booked by the police.

Seoul Namdaemun Police Station announced on the 10th that they plan to book Mr. A on charges of assault for causing a disturbance at a fast food restaurant in a department store in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul, in the afternoon.

Mr. A reportedly shouted at the department store security guard who approached him, saying "Don't touch me," and "Get lost," along with verbal abuse. He also threw a tray containing a drink cup and food and slapped the security guard. At the time, the security guard had heard from nearby customers that "Mr. A was causing trouble and making a scene" and tried to restrain him.

The police received the report of the incident on the evening of the 10th and are currently conducting an investigation.

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