'Drunk and Assaulting Police' Ukrainian Diplomat in Korea to Be Recalled to Home Country Soon

On the 25th, Assault on Police Officers in Itaewon

It was reported on the 28th that a Ukrainian diplomat stationed in Korea who assaulted a police officer while intoxicated in Itaewon will soon be recalled to his home country.

Oleh Nikolenko, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on his Facebook on the 27th (local time), "The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately analyzed all the details regarding the incident involving a staff member of the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul. As a result, it was decided to recall the diplomat immediately."

According to the police, the Ukrainian diplomat A, stationed in Korea, is accused of attempting to hit an employee who tried to stop him from entering a bar in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, without waiting in line on the 25th, and assaulting a police officer who arrived after a report was made. The police temporarily arrested A but released him after confirming his diplomatic status.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Korea issued a statement to the media the previous day, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the Korean people and all those involved for the inconvenience caused by this incident."

Furthermore, the embassy emphasized, "We are closely cooperating with Korean authorities for a fair and thorough investigation of this matter," and "As a responsible member of the diplomatic corps in Korea, the Ukrainian Embassy strictly adheres to Korean laws and regulations."

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