▲ In this image captured from social media, a member of U.S. Forces Korea is sprawled on a street in Pyeongtaek, some 60 kilometers south of Seoul, after being punched in the face by a man, said to be an American citizen (2nd from R), on June 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

(LEAD) US citizens-assault

(LEAD) American booked for assaulting 2 U.S. soldiers

(ATTN: UPDATES with description of footage; CHANGES photo)

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, June 23 (Yonhap) -- An American man in his 30s has been booked for allegedly assaulting two U.S. soldiers while intoxicated, police said Tuesday.

The man is suspected of punching two U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) service members in their 20s on a street in Pyeongtaek, some 60 kilometers south of Seoul, on Sunday, local police said.

The case drew attention after a video of the alleged assault circulated on social media, showing the heavy-set man kicking and shoving one of the victims before turning to threaten a woman next to him.

When the other victim tried to intervene, the man punched him squarely in the face, knocking him backward and leaving him sprawled on the ground unconscious for some time.

The assailant reportedly told investigators he did not know the victims but was angered when they ignored him and used profanity against him.

Police said they are investigating the details of the incident.

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