Customer’s behavior forces Daiso worker to kneel, sparking abuse of power controversy

A customer at a Daiso store in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, has come under public criticism after video footage showed a staff member being compelled to kneel and apologize during a confrontation over a child running inside the store. The incident occurred on Nov. 21 and gained widespread attention via online communities and social media on Thursday after witnesses shared video clips and accounts of what happened. A witness said the employee had warned the child, who was running near the store’s 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 is 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.” The clips sparked anger online, with many saying the custo

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