A shocking retaliation unfolded in a South Korean apartment complex when a resident stuffed a large dead rat into an elevator door over ongoing noise complaints from upstairs neighbors.
Discovery Sparks Outrage
On the 9th, photos surfaced in the online community showing two elevators with dead rats wedged in the doors and provocative notes attached. One message read, “Tukbaegi – this is your share,” referring to the stuffed rodent as a twisted form of payback.
Upstairs resident A described the disturbances: “Even at 9 a.m. on a holiday morning, the music and TV sounds blare excessively loud.” A added, “Even if someone works nights, it shouldn’t be this disruptive.”
A further vented, “On weekdays, when I’m home, the morning noise pierces straight through – how can anyone sleep? Even at midnight, the volume keeps residents awake.” A emphasized, “Common sense dictates that noise here travels to every unit. It’s the bare minimum to respect others’ peace.”
Perpetrator Defends Actions
The individual behind the retaliatory post, identified as resident B, claimed the issue affected multiple floors. B stated, “Not just that 9th-floor unit – other households deal with noise too. If you ignore complaints even during work hours, expect a rat there next.”
B continued, “Stuffing something like this in a single hallway doesn’t ruin the atmosphere – don’t make it murky.” B warned, “Even after the third week of March, if the noise persists and other floors complain, we’ll stuff another rat.”
Community Backlash and Management Stance
Online reactions criticized both parties, with comments like, “Both expressions have problems,” and “The smell is unbearable.” One user noted, “Stuffing a rat might address the noise issue, but it’s an extreme way to complain – both sides lack composure.”
Apartment management acknowledged the dispute but found no clear victim. Officials explained that stray rats outside do not fall under protection laws, and no significant damage occurred. The complex is exploring appropriate resolution measures to prevent further escalation.
