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China: South Korea regrets laser pointer aimed at Chinese Premier by SK athlete
03 Sep 2014 -- Categories: Non-aviation incidents
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang had a laser pointer shined on his face during the August 28 2014 closing ceremony of the Youth Olympics in Nanjing. A South Korean athlete was blamed for the incident, which occurred as Li was waving to the crowd and was taking his seat in front of 60,000 spectators.
“Internet photo” from Want China Times showing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, with green laser light on his face.
The South Korean embassy in Beijing issued a statement saying “It’s extremely improper and regrettable to shine a laser pointer on state leader. This should not have happened.”
According to the statement, the embassy was investigating in order to “confirm facts.”