[Summary] "My dad is a beggar, a junk car" Controversial McLaren owner finally apologizes

A McLaren vehicle involved in controversy for using abusive language and engaging in retaliatory driving on a road in Haeundae, Busan. /Photo by Online Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Amid claims that a McLaren driver verbally abused and used foul language against another driver on a road in Haeundae, Busan, and then engaged in retaliatory driving, the McLaren owner has finally apologized to the victim driver.

Earlier, on the 22nd, a post titled "Busan Haeundae Gapjil McLaren" was uploaded on an online community. In the post, the author, Mr. A, claimed that on the 13th around 7 p.m., while returning home with three children, he got into a dispute with the supercar owner and was subjected to gapjil (abuse of power).

According to Mr. A, the McLaren suddenly made a rapid stop and cut in on a narrow alleyway, then directed foul language toward Mr. A’s vehicle.

Mr. A stated, "As the light changed and I was about to move forward, the McLaren owner kept uttering unspeakable insults like 'Where does this piece of junk car think it’s cutting in?' and 'a cancerous existence in society.' He stuck his face through the sunroof and repeatedly cursed at the children, saying, 'Kids, your father is a beggar. That’s why he drives this kind of junk car. You’ll drive this kind of junk car your whole life,'" he claimed.

When the post sparked controversy, the McLaren owner, Mr. B, posted a rebuttal on the same day. Mr. B said, "It is not true that my vehicle made a loud noise at high speed and abruptly stopped to cut in; I entered slowly," adding, "Mr. A cursed first, so I lost my temper and cursed back. The part where I said, 'I’m holding back because there are kids. What will they learn from this? That’s why they live like beggars,' seems to have been exaggerated provocatively."

A netizen claimed on the 21st that they were subjected to abusive language and retaliatory driving, among other forms of 'gapjil,' by the owner of a McLaren vehicle on a road in Haeundae, Busan. / Photo by Community Capture

Later, Mr. A responded again by releasing photos of the incident. The photos showed the sports car and the owner approaching Mr. A’s vehicle while bending down.

As public criticism of Mr. B’s behavior intensified, Mr. B eventually posted an apology on the same day. He said, "I am grateful for being made aware that my fault is significant and wrong," and added, "Since last night, my entire family has not slept a single minute as we reflected deeply on my mistakes and improper conduct."

He continued, "I did not have any malicious intent to hurt the children, but I am truly sorry for causing irreparable harm to the family with my brief moment of anger," and said, "I will accept all punishments willingly."

Meanwhile, Mr. A has filed a complaint against Mr. B at the Haeundae Police Station on charges including intimidation.

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