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Taiwanese Musician Alleges Underwater Assault by South Korean Diver in Palau

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A Taiwanese musician, Devon Song of the band Nan Quan Mama, alleges he and his divemaster were assaulted underwater by a South Korean divemaster. The incident occurred at Siaes Corner in Palau, a popular diving site. Song claims the South Korean diver, identified as Romeo, attacked them without provocation, attempting to remove Song's mask. The South Korean diver, however, reportedly stated it was an act of self-defense, alleging Song's group intruded on their dive site and ignored warnings. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report of a personal dispute and alleged assault, not a significant industry event.

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Taiwanese Musician Alleges Underwater Assault by South Korean Diver in Palau

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    ‘Outrageous’: Taiwan Mandopop band member allegedly assaulted by South Korean diver underwater

    Palau authorities are investigating an alleged underwater attack by a South Korean divemaster on Taiwanese musician Devon Song and his Bangladeshi divemaster. Song, a member of the music group Nan Quan Mama, posted on social media that he and his divemaster, Sobuj Patwary, were a…

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