Mexican Man Caught Making 'Slanted Eye' Gesture Behind Korean Fan Faces Backlash

A racist act directed at a Korean person at a World Cup stadium has sparked public outrage.

[Anchor] Yes, the controversy began with a video filmed at a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

[Reporter] The video shows a Mexican man making a gesture with both hands as if to pull his eyes back toward the camera.

This gesture is widely known as a racist act that disparages Asians.

As the video spread, voices of criticism emerged not only in Korea but also within Mexico.

The individual at the center of the controversy was identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Association of Surveying and Geomatics Engineers in the Mexican state of Jalisco.


As the controversy grew, he issued a public apology on his social media, stating, "I had no intention to discriminate or insult, but I will take responsibility."

Subsequently, his organization also expressed official regret and initiated disciplinary procedures, and it is reported that he is set to be removed from his position as president.

Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, who had previously demanded a public apology, also urged FIFA to come up with measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.

(Source: Professor Seo Kyoung-duk's social media, Instagram @inocat_t)
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