Dispute grows over consular response to Korean assault case in Japan

Seoul's alleged diplomatic inaction over assault on Korean in Japan sparks controversy

The recent group assault of a Korean tourist in Japan has sparked controversy over the consular response by Korea's diplomatic officials, with the victim and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offering conflicting accounts of the assistance provided. The victim, who suffered serious injuries including three broken teeth, said authorities failed to offer timely and active support after the attack. The foreign ministry, however, rejected those claims…

Dispute grows over consular response to Korean assault case in Japan

A dispute is widening over the S. Korean government's response to a group assault involving a Korean tourist in Sapporo, Japan, raising questions