"Belgian Ambassador's Wife Assault Case, Ashamed as a Belgian"... Broadcaster Julian Bowed His Head

Belgian broadcaster Julian Quintart (34) posted a message on his Instagram on the 24th regarding the 'Assault Incident Involving the Wife of the Belgian Ambassador.' [Photo by Instagram]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Pierre Lescuyer, the Belgian ambassador to Korea, recently apologized for an incident in which his wife assaulted a clothing store employee, but public outrage has not easily subsided. Julian, a Belgian-born broadcaster, expressed an apology as a Belgian citizen, stating that "the atmosphere of criticism is predominant even in Belgium."

Julian Quintart (34), a Belgian-born broadcaster known for appearing on the JTBC program 'Non-Summit,' posted on his Instagram on the 24th, saying, "This time, something truly shameful happened as a Belgian."

He pointed out, "Violence should never be used under any circumstances, and especially not if you are the ambassador's wife." He added, "Fortunately, there was CCTV footage, so this incident did not just pass unnoticed and was made public."

He also explained the reason for writing the post, saying, "I am not someone who can represent the embassy, so at first, I was watching how the situation would be handled after seeing the news reports. Then I got angry and decided I should write something."

Julian then shared the local Belgian atmosphere regarding the assault incident involving the ambassador's wife. He said, "Comments on Belgian media include criticisms such as 'Is this for real?' and 'It's shameful.'" He also mentioned, "Most comments say that 'since this has damaged Belgium's image, responsibility must be taken.'" He posted photos from local media articles reporting on the assault scene involving the Belgian ambassador's wife.

Finally, he said, "On behalf of the Belgian people, I bow my head and apologize to the victim and the victim's family."

Earlier, A (63), the ambassador's wife, visited a clothing store in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 9th. She expressed displeasure toward an employee who was checking whether she would purchase clothes by lifting them, and during the ensuing scuffle, she assaulted another employee by slapping her cheek. She is currently under investigation by the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on assault charges.

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