20s Woman Hits Taxi Driver's Forehead with Phone... Victim Requires Over 20 Stitches

Nowon Police Station, Seoul. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A woman in her 20s who assaulted a taxi driver after being asked to wear a mask inside the taxi has been apprehended by the police.

On the 9th, according to the police, the Nowon Police Station in Seoul announced that they are investigating a woman in her 20s, identified as A, on charges of assault.

A is accused of assaulting a male taxi driver in his 60s, identified as B, at around 10:50 p.m. on the 28th of last month in Sangye-dong, Seoul. B continuously requested A to wear a mask inside the taxi, but A did not comply. B then got out of the taxi, saying he would report to the police. After getting out, A reportedly assaulted B while saying, "Do you report to the police over something like that?" using her cellphone and other objects.

B sustained an injury to his forehead and reportedly required over 20 stitches. A is said to have stated that she was intoxicated at the time and does not remember the incident.

A police official stated, "It has been confirmed that the violence occurred after getting out of the taxi, but the investigation is still ongoing," adding, "We will also look into whether charges under the Act on Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes for assaulting a driver can be applied."

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