"People Like You Are Disgusting"... Controversy Over Official Who Swore at Resident Asking to Wear a Mask

A public official at a community center in Seoul who cursed at a resident requesting to wear a mask. / Photo by MBN

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] A public official at a community service center in Seoul caused a stir after verbally abusing a resident who asked them to wear a mask.

According to an MBN report on the 5th, on the morning of the 1st, public official A, working at a community service center in Seoul, verbally abused a resident with phrases such as "You rotten ones" and "You're digging yourself into a hole."

It is reported that A made these remarks after a resident in their 30s, who was dropping off their child at a daycare that morning, noticed A not wearing a mask and requested them to put one on.

A said, "You XXX-less X. Hey! I was trying not to swear from the first day. Oh dear, you're digging yourself into a hole," and "Rotten ones like you should go to Apgujeong or Nonhyeon-dong in Seoul. XXX rip-off," directing insults at the resident. Despite colleagues trying to intervene and the police arriving, A caused a disturbance for about 20 minutes until the resident left the scene.

The resident, who had to endure sudden public verbal abuse, eventually filed a complaint against A for insult.

A is known to have caused problems elsewhere before and had their workplace changed several times.

The district office reportedly suspended A from their position on the 2nd and is proceeding with disciplinary measures.

The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and are reviewing whether to apply insult charges against A.

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