The rude behavior of MBN reporters toward First Lady Kim Hye-kyung has been a topic of controversy for days. MBN issued a belated apology just two days later.

The incident dates back to the night of June 3rd. At that time, President-elect Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea headed from his home in Incheon Gyeonggi to the Yeouido headquarters after it became clear he was expected to win, as confirmed by the broadcast of the three major terrestrial networks. His wife, Kim Hye-kyung, accompanied him, and he expressed his gratitude directly to supporters gathered in front of their home.

This scene was broadcast live, and a problem occurred while viewers across the nation were watching. An MBN video reporter, who was rushing to capture the image of Lee Jae-myung, did not avoid Kim Hye-kyung, who was right in front of him, and forcefully pushed her by grabbing her left arm, even hitting her head with the camera microphone.

Startled by the unexpected situation, Kim Hye-kyung showed signs of embarrassment as she touched her head, but quickly regained her composure, adjusted her hair, and continued greeting people. After seeing this, the security officer quickly wrapped his arms around her to protect her, and the scene became momentarily chaotic. However, the reporter continued filming without any apology, adding to the tension of the situation.

This scene rapidly spread through social media and online communities, inciting public outrage. Internet users criticized, asking, "Did they really receive proper training?" "How could they push the First Lady like that?" "This is not the behavior of a reporter but rather that of an inconsiderate drunkard," and "What were the security personnel doing?"

Ultimately, MBN bowed its head in an official statement on the 5th, two days after the incident occurred. MBN stated, "On the night of June 3rd during a live broadcast, an MBN video reporter made a mistake by pushing Kim Hye-kyung," adding, "We officially apologized to the presidential office, which understands the urgency of the situation, but they urged us to remain particularly careful in the future."

"The MBN video production division will strengthen safety training for close-up shooting of major figures and revise video coverage guidelines," promising to prevent a recurrence.

As many internet users raised their voices saying, "An official apology is the least one can do," attention is focused on whether MBN's delayed response will lead to sincere reflection and action.

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