South Korean woman forces Daiso worker to kneel for telling child not to run in store
The incident in Suncheon has sparked anger over customer power abuse and workplace bullying
The incident took place last Friday but spread widely on online communities and social media on Thursday after witnesses posted video clips and accounts of what happened.
A witness said the employee had warned a child who was running near the store entrance, telling the child it was dangerous. The child’s guardian allegedly reacted with verbal abuse and demanded an apology.
The video shows the employee kneeling in front of the customer and saying, “I said it because it was dangerous here.”
The customer then raises her voice, saying, “I’m the one who disciplines my child. Who are you to tell her what to do? You keep staring at my kid instead of doing your job.”
When the customer begins to walk away, the employee follows on her knees, repeatedly saying, “I’m sorry.”