Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
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"I sincerely regret everything this situation has caused. I have taken time to reflect on what happened and I understand the responsibility I have in this moment."
— Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes , Executive
"I wanted foreigners who visit Mexico to feel as comfortable as if they were at home, but I did the exact opposite."
— Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes , Executive
"I sincerely apologize to the influencer in question, to the Korean community, and to my fellow Mexicans who were disappointed by my actions."
— Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes , Executive
"This matter is entirely a personal action, and I will fully bear the consequences and responsibility that follow."
— Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes , Executive
"You traveled across the world for the World Cup… and experienced racism..."
— Yoon Su-jin , Influencer
"I sincerely regret everything this situation has caused. I have taken time to reflect on what happened and I understand the responsibility I have in this moment."
— Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes , Executive
Key People
A South Korean influencer who documented the incident during the World Cup match.
A Korean YouTuber who was targeted during the match and posted a video about the incident.
He is the former president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of Jalisco.
A South Korean influencer involved in a controversial incident during a World Cup match.
The South Korean individual targeted by a racist gesture during the World Cup match.
She is a South Korean content creator and influencer known for her large social media following.
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He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Civil·Terrain·Geometry·Engineer Association, resigned after making a racist gesture toward a Korean YouTuber during a World Cup match in Mexico.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco State Surveying and Geomatics Engineers Association, apologized after making a 'slant-eye' gesture toward a Korean fan during a World Cup match.
A Mexican official faced public backlash after making a 'slanted eye' gesture behind a Korean fan during a World Cup match, leading to his resignation and apology.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, a Mexican man, publicly apologized after a video showed him making a racist gesture toward a Korean influencer during a World Cup match.
A Mexican man apologized after a video showed him making a racist gesture toward a South Korean influencer during a World Cup match, leading to his dismissal from his position.
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