Yeosu Restaurant's Unfriendliness Controversy Leads to Administrative Sanction

A restaurant in Yeosu has faced controversy for showing an unkind attitude towards a female YouTuber and has ultimately received an administrative sanction.

On the 24th, the Yeosu city government announced that it imposed a fine of 500,000 won for violations of 'hygienic treatment standards' on the restaurant in question.

According to a Yeosu city official, on the 15th, they directly met with the owner of the controversial restaurant to conduct kindness training and provide administrative guidance.

Additionally, a special sanitation inspection was carried out, resulting in the discovery of hygiene standard violations and the subsequent fine.

This incident began on the 3rd when a female YouTuber, referred to as A, uploaded a video introducing a restaurant in Yeosu. The video captured the restaurant’s unkind responses and the neglect of customers, sparking public outrage.

Scenes of the restaurant's unkind responses and customer neglect

Details of the Controversy Surrounding the Restaurant

In the video, A initially received a notification that solo orders were not allowed and subsequently ordered for two people.

When the food arrived, she began filming and, after turning off the camera, started eating. However, about 20 minutes into her meal, the restaurant owner approached her, stating, “This isn’t a place for just one person,” and “I need to seat reserved guests,” blatantly rushing her to finish her meal.

This left A in shock, prompting her to turn the camera back on. Ultimately, she was unable to finish her food and was seen leaving the restaurant in tears.

As the video quickly spread through online communities and social media, criticism of the restaurant intensified.

In light of the growing controversy, the restaurant owner stated through media channels, “I naturally have a loud voice,” claiming that the YouTuber was taking pictures of the food without permission and was then warned about her tardiness. However, A refuted this, insisting that she had initially asked for permission to film.

Yeosu City's Response and Future Plans

Following this controversy, Yeosu launched a special hygiene inspection and plans to focus on inspecting the cleanliness of ingredients and the hygiene of cooking facilities in various restaurants.

A city official explained, “Although this inspection may seem like an example targeting a specific restaurant, the focus is on improving service,” adding, “We will strengthen kindness training for restaurants across the city and prepare a service manual.”

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the restaurant sent a direct apology to YouTuber A. On the 22nd, A revealed on her YouTube channel's community page that she received an apology from the restaurant in the evening, stating, “The numerous media inquiries I received for the first time were overwhelming and difficult to manage.”

A shared, “The restaurant sent a heartfelt apology via email, expressing their concerns and sincere regrets,” and noted, “Since they sincerely apologized, I do not wish to continue the confrontation,” accepting the restaurant’s apology.

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