The Honduran Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it revoked his diplomatic protections due to what it cited as "a serious incident," adding that he should face "legal consequences" if any wrongdoing is found.
The ministry further stated that the diplomat's passport could be confiscated upon his return, warning its diplomats to comply with the laws of host countries.
According to police here, the diplomat working at the Honduran Embassy in Seoul has been under investigation after being accused of sexually harassing a man, which led to a physical assault on a subway train in the southern port city of Busan last month. The incident occurred in the early morning, with the diplomat who was reportedly drunk while on a business trip to Busan.
Earlier, the Foreign Ministry here expressed serious concerns to the Honduran Embassy and requested strong measures to prevent similar incidents.
Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, foreign diplomats are generally granted immunity from the criminal, civil, and administrative jurisdiction of the host country. But if their home country waives this immunity, local authorities may proceed with legal actions.
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